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At the 28th AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention in St. Louis, a delegate floor discussion occurred about a resolution on the future of the American workforce. James Conigliaro, IAM General Vice President of the Eastern Territory, addressed the room and discussed the IAM’s unique philosophy about organizing in this fast paced technology driven economy.
Read moreAt the 28th AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention in St. Louis, Phil Neuenfeldt, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO and Machinist member, detailed delegates on labor’s big win against the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Read moreIAM International President Robert Martinez, Jr. presented two key resolutions on the floor of the AFL-CIO’s 28th Constitutional Convention in St. Louis. The first, Resolution 24: Fighting Together for Workers in Manufacturing, fights to reform NAFTA, sets new templates for trade agreements, exposes poverty wages and demands that all manufacturing jobs become living wage jobs.
Read moreDelegates at the AFL-CIO’s 28th Constitutional Convention in St. Louis unanimously voted to reelect President Richard L. Trumka to another 4-year term. Delegates also reelected Secretary Treasure Liz Shuler and Executive Vice President Tefere Gebre.
Read moreRoss Olson is a 4th generation union member so he knows the value of having a union contract. When his baby girl was born nearly 20 weeks early, he quickly learned that document was so much more than words on a page. He was able to focus on his family instead of worry about future
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