The IAM is lauding a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision extending civil rights protections to gay, lesbian and transgender people in the workplace. The high court ruled in a 6-3 vote that firing someone for being LGBTQ is a violation of the sex discrimination prohibition of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
Read moreThe IAM is supporting recommendations issued by the AFL-CIO’s general board to take concrete action to address America’s long history of racism.
Read moreDear Brothers and Sisters, The nation and our union have been closely watching the events that have unfolded over the course of the last several days. Many of us are feeling a great sense of sadness, anguish and outrage. The IAM has long recognized the inherent worth and dignity of every person.
Read moreJune is unofficially recognized this year as LGBTQ Pride Month, because of a demonstration that took place in 1969. The morning of June 28, 1969, New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in Greenwich Village. Law enforcement could legally justify the raid because Stonewall was serving liquor without a license,
Read moreIAM wore blue in honor of World Autism Awareness Day. Autism isn’t a disability, it’s a difference. Autism isn’t a choice, acceptance is! For more information on Autism click here
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