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The IAM Negotiating Committee for members at Lockheed Martin was joined by IAM President Tom Buffenbarger, General Vice Presidents Bob Martinez, Jr., Gary Allen and Mark Blondin and Aerospace Coordinators Terry Smith and Jody Bennett. The Machinists came out in full force to Palm Springs, CA for the opening day of the economic phase of
Read moreIn addition to some union-made sweets and treats, if you’re looking for flowers this Valentine’s Day, Union Plus is offering a 25 percent discount through Teleflora for union members and their families. Text MADE to 235246 for more union-made products (standard data and message rates may apply). Don’t forget to also support your local unionized grocery
Read moreSoon, government-issued uniforms for federal workers may no longer don clothing tags imprinted with the words “Made in China.” Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) has introduced a bill that would require the federal government to only buy apparel that is 100 percent made in America. Brown says the Wear American Act is imperative for a number
Read morePaid sick leave is a good deal for employers, too. A diverse range of stakeholders at a recent Aspen Institute panel agreed that an employee with paid time off when they’re ill leads to increased productivity, better health and a more stable family life. Currently, over 40 million Americans don’t have paid sick leave. The
Read moreProtesters in Washington, DC, speak out against the horrendous treatment of garment workers in the Southeast Asian country of Cambodia. A new Machinists News Network video sheds light on a horrific workers’ rights violation in Cambodia, a Southeast Asian country where government forces allegedly tortured and murdered striking garment workers asking for a raise. The
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