The holidays are fast approaching. But never fear. American Rights at Work and the National Football League Players Association have put together a handy gift guide of union-made products made in the USA. Find great gift ideas like Play-Doh, All-Clad, Omaha Steaks, Louisville Sluggers, Snap-On tools, American Greeting cards, including a host of products made
Read moreThe IAM welcomed the National Mediation Board (NMB) single carrier ruling for Passenger Service and Reservation Employees at United Airlines, Continental Airlines and Continental Micronesia. The ruling follows the merger of the three airlines and is necessary before union representation issues can be resolved and integration of the pre-merger Passenger Service groups can occur. “The
Read moreMore than 2,500 union members from across Wisconsin rallied to support striking IAM Local 516 members at Manitowoc Cranes in Manitowoc, WI. (photo by Sue Ruggles, American Federation of Teachers) More than 2,500 union members from across Wisconsin rallied in the small town of Manitowoc, WI, to support striking Machinists at Manitowoc Cranes. IAM Local
Read moreThe right to vote and choose our leaders is at the heart of what it means to be an American. But right now, all across America, Republican lawmakers and their corporate backers are undermining that fundamental freedom. They’re pushing through new laws that make it harder for the unemployed, young people, people of color and
Read moreThe IAM is branding Republican House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) as 2011’s “Job Killer of the Year” for his willingness to obstruct legislation that would sustain tens of thousands of American manufacturing jobs. In addition to relentless opposition to all substantive jobs proposals, Cantor is now threatening to withhold funding for the US Export-Import
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