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September 10, 2009 – President Barack Obama chose the AFL-CIO Labor Day Picnic in Cincinnati, OH, to deliver remarks that included an eloquent reminder about the contributions of the American Labor Movement: “So let us never forget: much of what we take for granted – the 40-hour work week, the minimum wage, health insurance, paid
Read moreObama Delivers Ringing Appeal for Health Care Reform Speaking before a rare joint session of Congress, President Barack Obama pressed lawmakers for an end to the “bickering” and for immediate action in passing comprehensive health care reform. “I am not the first president to take up this cause, but I am determined to be the
Read moreYoung workers are significantly less likely to have economic security and health care than they were 10 years ago, says a new national survey released by the AFL-CIO. According to the “Young Workers: A Lost Decade” report, one in three workers 18-35 years old currently live with their parents because they either don’t make enough
Read moreSeptember 9, 2009 – The IAM campaign to save more than 1,000 Connecticut aerospace jobs took a number of important steps forward last week, culminating in a commitment by Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell to provide Pratt & Whitney with $100 million in tax credits, training assistance and other benefits if the company suspends plans
Read moreIAM members in New Mexico are working every avenue to save more than 1,300 jobs that could be lost if G.E. Aviation closes an engine facility that has been an economic driver in Albuquerque for nearly four decades. The IAM and G.E. are currently in a 60-day period of “Decision Bargaining” to explore alternatives to
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