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Approximately 40 Local Committee Chairmen from railroad locals around the country gathered this week at the William W. Winpisinger Center for the annual Railroad Local Chairmen’s Conference. The Local Chairmen, all members of District 19, spent the week immersed in topics that included human rights, federal law, grievance writing, arbitration, educational and communication structures and
Read moreIn a recent online poll, union activists said they’re anxious to show their support for workers by purchasing union-made products and services. But 82 percent also said that they don’t know which products are union-made or where they can purchase them. To resolve the dilemma, the blog at American Rights at Work (ARW) just launched
Read moreWilliam (Bill) Lucy, president of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU), is stepping down from the post he has held since he co-founded the CBTU in 1972. “It’s time for a new leader to step into these shoes and connect with young workers who need to see their generation out front in more leadership
Read moreThe IAM is proud to announce the successful completion of a merger agreement that makes members of the Northern Independent Union the newest members of the Machinists Union. “This merger agreement was a lengthy process that began last April,” explained Grand Lodge Representative Colin Cherry. “Essentially it gave their members a year to test drive
Read moreEl 21 de Junio 2012 es el último día para reservar su habitación de hotel, a una tarifa reducida para la Convención Nacional de LCLAA 2012 en Orlando, Florida. Este año la convención nacional se llevará a cabo en el Disney Coronado Springs Resort, del 25 al 28 Julio 2012, y proporcionará a los activistas
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