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Extreme pro-business interests often argue that raising the minimum wage will lead to job losses, but the evidence suggests otherwise. The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) has found states that raised their minimum wage on January 1, 2014 have seen higher job growth than states where the minimum wage stayed the same. Click
Read moreIAM District 65 Business Representative Pete Cooney addresses strikers and supporters of IAM Local 1180 on strike at Calspan in Buffalo, NY. IAM Local 1180 and District 65 will rally on Monday, July 7, 2014 in Buffalo, NY as a show of solidarity and support for IAM members and their families on strike at science
Read moreIn a letter to United CEO Jeffrey Smisek, Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) questioned the airlines’ recent decision to outsource certain smaller “line stations” to low-paid vendors. Click here to read Brown’s letter. IAM members and staff launched legislative efforts after United Airlines announced its outsourcing strategy, which could force hundreds of workers to relocate,
Read moreDC Golden Triangle Workers overcame an aggressive anti-union campaign to vote for NFFE-IAM representation. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently certified election results for 20 Washington, DC Golden Triangle Business Improvement District (BID) employees to be represented by NFFE-IAM. The campaign began earlier this year and culminated with an election on May 28. Despite
Read moreWhether you’re hosting the barbeque or bringing snacks to watch the fireworks, make this 4th of July a union-made celebration. Purchasing high-quality, union-made products not only ensure your dollars go to support your neighbors, communities and friends, but also good middle-class jobs. Don’t know where to start? Visit AFL-CIO’s Made in America: July 4 Shopping
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