Al cerrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana que se celebra cada año desde el 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, honramos el trabajo de aquellos latinos que han influido en nuestro movimiento laboral y nuestra cultura: César Chávez, Dolores Huerta, Paul Montemayor y Jack Otero, por nombrar algunos. Ellos han derribado barreras que
Read moreKudos to our IAM Sister Jessica Deming who is featured in the Article on the Rise of Women in Manufacturing. What’s behind rise of women in US manufacturing amid industry revival? – ABC News (go.com)
Read moreSeptember 21st is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day This day marks the approximate day a Black woman must work into the new year to make the equivalent of what a white non-Hispanic man made by the end of the previous year. Based on ACS Census data, the 2021 wage gap for Black women compared to
Read moreOn September 15, IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes was presented with the inaugural 2022 Pioneering Woman of Labor Award by Emerge, a leading organization that trains and mentors aspiring women leaders to get involved in politics and run for office. AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride also received the award. The award
Read moreHispanic Heritage Month is observed each year from September 15 – October 15 to pay tribute to the contributions, rich legacy, culture, and influence of the Hispanic and Latino community in the United States. The celebration dates back to 1968 when President Lyndon B. Johnson created Hispanic Heritage Week beginning September 15 to honor the
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