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MACHINISTS UNION PAYS TRIBUTE TO WORKING FAMILIES HERO RICHARD TRUMKA: National AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka passed away last week at the age of 72. IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. released the following statement on the passing of National AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka: “Today, workers across the world mourn the loss of a labor movement giant and
Read moreMAJOR VICTORY FOR IAM AS BIDEN ADMINISTRATION STRENGTHENS BUY AMERICA RULE: IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. sent out a statement regarding the Biden administration’s Buy American proposed rule, ensuring our nation’s future is made in America by all of America’s workers. “President Biden’s proposed rule increasing domestic content requirements, narrowing the use of waivers
Read moreIAM HELPS SECURE CHILD TAX CREDIT EXPANSION FOR IAM WORKING FAMILIES: Child Tax Credit Expansion for Working FamiliesThe Machinists Union fought hard for the passage of the American Rescue Plan to bring relief to working families. One piece of relief coming soon for most IAM families will be the increased Child Tax Credit. The Child Tax Credit in the American
Read moreSTRONG PUSH BY MACHINISTS UNION RESULTS IN LAUNCHING OF AVIATION MANUFACTURING JOBS PROTECTION PROGRAM: The IAM is encouraging aviation manufacturers to apply for the U.S. Transportation Department’s recently launched Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection program. This much-needed program, fought for and won by the IAM’s advocacy, provides $3 billion in payroll support funding to aviation manufacturing employers, allowing
Read moreMACHINISTS SUCCESSFULLY CREATE LAW TO ORGANIZE LIBRARY EMPLOYEES: Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) employees achieved a significant victory this month as legislation passed authorizing nearly 600 employees to collectively bargain and join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). For almost two years, Baltimore County library staff has been trying to organize with the
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