A federal judge in California ordered Foster Poultry Farms to recognize and bargain with the League of Independent Workers, an affiliate of the International Association of Machinists, on behalf of more than 2,000 workers at a poultry plant in Livingston, California., while the National Labor Relations Board resolves unfair labor practice charges against the employer
Read moreDelphi Demands Draconian Wage Cuts Corporate America’s slash and burn campaign against its workers took an ugly turn this week when auto parts manufacturer Delphi Corp. delivered its latest proposal to the United Auto Workers (UAW) for wage cuts covering a majority of Delphi’s 34,000 hourly workers. Delphi filed for bankruptcy last October and has
Read moreMarch 23, 2006 – The IAM has taken the lead in working with State Representative Bob Allen of Florida (R-FL) in developing a creative mechanism to spur economic development and create jobs in the Florida space industry. Rep. Allen has proposed a $250 million commitment by the State of Florida to invest in new space
Read moreIAM Supports Florida Aerospace Development Fund The IAM has taken the lead in working with State Representative Bob Allen of Florida (R-FL) in developing a creative mechanism to spur economic development and create jobs in the Florida space industry. Rep. Allen has proposed a $250 million commitment by the State of Florida to invest in
Read moreA Union For Everyone Your Legal Rights During an Organizing Campaign Did you know there are federal laws in place to protect workers interested in forming a Union? It’s true. You may be surprised to learn that many activities, some even on company property, are completely protected by our federal government. United States National Labor
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