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The 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
Read moreThe 2014 Guide Dogs of America (GDA) Online Silent Auction is now open. The event will run until June 15, 2014 at 9 p.m. EDT. “We have put some exciting travel and sports packages up for bid online,” said GDA President Dale Hartford. “This will give our supporters from across the country an opportunity to
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