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For years, the founding of Labor Day had been questionable because two men with the same-sounding last name from two different unions took credit. But, there is mounting evidence that Machinist Matthew Maguire, of New Jersey founded Labor Day in 1882. A.F.L. Founder Samuel Gompers, President Grover Cleveland and the U.S. Department of Labor agree.
Read moreThe 2nd Annual Lobstermen’s Guide Dogs of America Golf Tournament was named the Lynn D. Tucker, Jr. Invitational at the historic Kebo Valley Golf Club in Bar Harbor, Maine. All proceeds benefit Guide Dogs of America, which provides guide dogs and instruction in their use, free of charge, to blind and visually impaired men and
Read moreThere are many good reasons why the IAMAW endorsed Hillary Clinton for President. IAMAW International President Tom Buffenbarger highlights a few in this video.
Read moreThe International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers endorsed former U.S. Secretary of State and honorary IAM member Hillary Clinton to be the next president of the United States. The move came after a unanimous vote by union leaders and an internal survey of IAM members, who voiced strong support for an early endorsement and
Read moreIn the Labor Movement, an injury to one is an injury to all. Â That’s something the Executive Director of Pride at Work, Jerame Davis, truly believes. Â He’s one of many labor leaders working to make sure the LGBTQ community is protected and always moving toward social and economic justice.
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