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The federal government could shut down Friday, January 19 at midnight if Congress can’t work out a solution to its spending dispute. This means that the lives of federal employees would once again be affected by Congress’ failure to do its job.
Read moreIn an effort to undermine public confidence in the future of Social Security, Senate Republicans are proposing massive cuts which will make it more difficult for Americans to access their hard-earned benefits.
Read moreWith the U.S., Canada and Mexico currently discussing changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Owen Herrnstadt, the IAM’s Director of Trade and Globalization and Chief of Staff to the International President, offered some common sense recommendations for the negotiators.
Read moreThe Alliance for Retired Americans (ARA) recently held a two-day policy summit in Washington, DC about the dwindling state of working-class pensions. Speakers included labor leaders, retirement specialists and middle-class activists. Robert Roach, Jr., President of the ARA, shared his frustration at Congress’ inability to protect pensions in public and private sectors. Richard Fiesta, Executive
Read moreU.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) recently headlined a #ReplaceNAFTA press conference in Washington, DC.
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