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President Obama signed an executive order to penalize federal contractors that treat their workers poorly. President Obama has issued an executive order cracking down on federal government contractors that engage in wage theft, discrimination and other labor violations. The “Fair Pay and Safe Workplace” measure will require prospective contractors to disclose labor law violations from
Read moreThe IAM District 54 Negotiating Committee achieved important improvements in a newly-ratified agreement with Wolf Creek Federal Services at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, OH. The 67 recently-organized members ratified a first contract containing a solid package of benefits, including a defined benefit pension, a 401(k) plan and pay increases as high as $7
Read moreLos Angeles truck driver Alex Paz, right, was fired for trying to organize his coworkers. U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN), left, has introduced a bill that would give workers like Paz more recourse against employers who fire workers for organizing activities. Los Angeles truck driver Alex Paz was fired when he attempted to organize his
Read moreFormer IAM Grand Lodge Representative and Midwest Political Director Charlie Williams died July 19, 2014 after losing his battle with bone cancer. He was 83 years old. “Charlie made a name for himself in the IAM and across the labor movement as a warrior for working people and an advocate for policies that would provide
Read moreMcDonald’s and other fast food workers have been protesting for living wages all around the world. A recent ruling by the National Labor Relations Board holds McDonald’s jointly responsible for working conditions at its franchises. McDonald’s can be held jointly responsible for labor and wage violations at its thousands of franchises around the U.S., the
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