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IAM SAVES THOUSANDS OF MACHINISTS JOBS: The IAM’s Political and Legislative Department’s strong advocating for the new federal aerospace job protection program is saving thousands of IAM jobs. The U.S. Department of Transportation recently released the first round of funding to more than 300 companies as part of a new federal program aimed at saving aerospace manufacturing
Read moreMACHINISTS UNION APPLAUDS SPEAKER PELOSI, HOUSE DEMOCRATS FOR MOVING PRO-WORKER, PRO-DEMOCRACY AGENDA FORWARD: IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. released the following statement in full support of the Build Back Better Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill: “We applaud Speaker Pelosi and the House Democrats for helping move a historic pro-worker, pro-democracy agenda forward. Their courage will
Read moreMACHINISTS 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
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