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Every year on December 10th, we commemorate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Adopted in 1948 by the United Nations General Assembly, the Declaration reiterates that all people deserve a common standard of living, including liberty, freedom of opinion and expression, freedom from discrimination, the right to work, and the right to receive an education.
Read moreWe recognize the culture and heritage of Indigenous Peoples, who deeply enrich the quality and character of our Nation; we also acknowledge the many sacrifices, contributions, and achievements of the Indigenous peoples. According to the United States Census Bureau, in 2010, some 5.2 million people in the United States identified as American Indian and Alaska
Read moreThe Machinists Union is following through on its promise to support women in their efforts to rise through the ranks of the IAM to leadership positions across North America.
Read moreNational Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized September 15th through October 15th and traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans rooted in all Latin American countries. We also celebrate the hurdles and challenges that have been overcome by these Hispanic and Latino Americans, while acknowledging that there is still a great
Read moreAugust 26th is Women’s Equality Day Fundamental human rights—like voting and participating in a representative form of government—rightfully belong to all of a nation’s citizens. However, voting rights were denied to women until very recently. That is why we celebrate Women’s Equality Day in the United States on August 26—to commemorate the 1920 adoption of
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