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Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), speaking on the importance of upholding voting rights and expanding the influence of organized labor, at the 2013 IAM National Staff Conference. (Credit: Ron Sherman) John Lewis has been fighting for voting rights for over half a century. A fractured skull and scars from beatings at the hands of police and
Read moreIAM General Secretary-Treasurer Robert Roach Jr., as he delivers the commencement speech to the SUNY Empire State College Harry Van Arsdale Jr. Center for Labor Studies graduating class of 2013 in New York City. “Strive to become leaders,” said IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Robert Roach Jr., to the SUNY Empire State College Harry Van Arsdale Jr.
Read moreLabor unions, activists and students have declared Saturday, June 29, 2013, an International Day of Action to End Deathtraps. Participants will take action at Gap and Wal-Mart stores – picketing and handing out flyers – to force the companies to take responsibility for the safety of their workers, specifically in Bangladesh’s garment industry, the second-largest
Read moreCelebrate your dad in solidarity style this Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, 2013, by getting him a gift that sports the union label. Perhaps dad could use a new Timex watch – proudly made by Machinists members? Or an old-fashioned game of hoops with a brand new Spalding basketball, also made by Machinists? Invite dad
Read moreThe IAM Southern Territory is continuing its organizing success in the U.S. Virgin Islands. In two separate elections in a 32-day period, Local Lodge 340 has added all the bargaining unit employees at Waste Management on the islands of St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. Johns. Over 100 new workers, including office and clerical staff,
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