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In 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
Read moreNearly 220,000 members of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) began a nationwide strike on July 1 for better wages and working conditions. South African police fired rubber bullets this week to disperse striking members of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA), who were picketing outside a power station
Read moreAt a rally of Long Island Rail Road workers, TCU National President Bob Scardelletti blasted the carrier for refusing to negotiate a fair settlement and dragging out negotiations for more than 3,000 LIRR workers. With a possible strike looming next month, over 3,000 workers from the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and their supporters rallied
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