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Members of IAM Local Lodge 1975, St. Thomas, ON, Canada, have ratified a new collective agreement with Ludachris Hats. The three-year agreement provides wage increases of 1.5 percent in the first and second year and 2 percent in the third year. The agreement also contains the implementation of a new shift schedule proposed by the
Read moreCBTU President Rev. Terrence Melvin The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) held its 42nd International Convention in Orlando. This year’s convention was the first led by newly-elected CBTU President Rev. Terrence Melvin. Melvin, who is also the Secretary-Treasurer of the New York state AFL-CIO, succeeded the legendary William “Bill” Lucy, who served as CBTU’s
Read moreThe Machinists News Network released two new videos providing wrap-ups of the 2013 IAM Legislative Conference in Washington, DC. “It’s About Family” provides an overview of the week’s many speakers including Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI), Rep. John Delaney (D-MD), and radio talk
Read moreA group of 139 House Democrats are urging the quick confirmation of Labor Secretary Nominee Thomas Perez. The letter to Senate leadership lauded Perez’s “distinguished record of accomplishments and experience from his career in public service at the local, state and federal levels. “Known by those who have worked with him for his consensus-building, collaborative
Read moreThe 2013 Guide Dogs of America (GDA) Online Silent Auction is now open. The event will run to June 5, 2013. The Online Silent Auction is the companion to the GDA Open House Silent Auction which takes place during the annual Guide Dogs of America celebration in Sylmar, CA, on June 8. Most of the online
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