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New legislation signed into law by President Obama will secure funding for key infrastructure needs at U.S. maritime ports. A bill recently signed into law by President Obama will help support thousands of IAM jobs by addressing the infrastructure needs of vital U.S. maritime ports. The Water Resources Reform and Development Act, H.R. 3080, supported
Read moreThe 2014 Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) National Convention will take place in Houston at the Hilton Americas from August 6 to 8, 2014. The convention brings together important Hispanic and labor leaders; local, state and national political figures; and a diverse coalition of non-profits, think-tanks and community-service organizations to create LCLAA’s agenda
Read moreU.S. Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-OH) U.S. Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-OH) sharply criticized United CEO Jeffrey Smisek for the airline’s decision to dramatically downsize its operation at Cleveland’s Hopkins Airport. IAM members and staff launched legislative efforts after United Airlines announced its operational reduction in Cleveland and other plans to outsource ground operations work. “I write
Read moreIAM members and representatives attended the 30th annual Alabama Governor’s Labor Management Conference last week in Mobile, AL, using the event to tout the ability of the IAM and labor to help develop the skilled workforce needed to grow business and create jobs. The conference offered a forum for representatives of both labor and management
Read moreThe International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) recently filed a complaint with the International Labour Organization (ILO) accusing Qatar Airways of workplace sex discrimination and restricting women’s rights. The complaint also alleges that the Qatari government is in breach of international obligations by turning a blind eye to the
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