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R. Thomas Buffenbarger, International President of the IAM, speaks at a Washington, D.C. business-political roundtable that’s focused on fixing troubled multiemployer pension plans. Many guest speakers believe the system can be saved by slashing pension benefits to retirees. But Mr. Buffenbarger is fighting back, standing-up for the little guy and arguing against draconian cuts.
Read moreMachinists, the AFL-CIO and the International Labor Rights Forum rallied in Washington, D.C. to mark the one-year anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh. Last April over one-thousand garment workers died, and 2,500 were injured, when the poorly built factory came crashing down. American union activists are demanding better working conditions for Bangladeshi garment
Read moreMore than 12 workers are killed daily because of traumatic injury at work. More than 135 die from occupational-related diseases. Workers’ Memorial Day is an annual observation that honors those who lost their lives due to occupational illness or injury. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the observance, which began in California. Watch this
Read moreThe IAM is speaking out for safe working conditions and full and fair compensation for survivors. 20 year-old Aklima Khanam allegedly endured abusive labor conditions, and ultimately, the structural collapse of a garment production plant that killed over 1000 co-workers.
Read moreCongressman Steve Israel, A Democrat from New York, says his party is pushing hard to retake the House of Representatives in November. Organized labor has some stern political advice, and says the progressive roadmap to retaking the House starts with candidates committed to fair trade.
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