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National Whistleblower Day, observed each year on July 30, serves as an important reminder that every IAM Union member has the right to report unsafe working conditions, fraud, corruption and other unlawful workplace practices without fear of retaliation. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Whistleblower Protection Program enforces 25 federal whistleblower laws that protect
Read moreAs record-breaking temperatures continue to put working people at risk across the country, the Trump Administration is pulling back protections for workers from one of the fastest-growing workplace hazards: extreme heat. Recent reports say the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has reduced the heat-focused inspections and enforcement efforts that were previously expanded under the
Read moreThe IAM Union is encouraging members and employers nationwide to take part in the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, taking place May 4-8, 2026. Led by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the annual initiative highlights fall prevention as a critical priority, addressing the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry.
Read moreWorker safety remains a cornerstone of the IAM Union’s mission, and the IAM will pause to honor members who lost their lives due to workplace injuries or occupational illnesses. A solemn Workers’ Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 11 a.m. ET at the Lighthouse Monument in Workers’ Memorial Park, located
Read moreThe IAM Union’s 2025 Joint Air Transport Safety Committee (JATSC) Conference was recently held at the William W. Winpisinger Center in Hollywood, Md. The committee’s core focus areas included promoting collaborative safety programs such as the Ground Safety Action Program, actively working toward injury prevention and hazard mitigation, supporting training and education initiatives, and advocating
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