IAM Associate General Counsel Laura Ewan discusses a recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board, which reinstated long-standing precedent for determining when a worker’s abusive conduct or language rises to the level of removing the worker from the protection of the law.
Read moreNearly 100 IAM Local 1414 members working at Stevedoring Services of America (SSA) Terminals in Oakland, Calif., voted to ratify a robust new six-year contract that includes significant wage increases, enhanced healthcare and retirement benefits, and other critical improvements.
Read moreThe IAM is grateful to generations of Italian Americans who have contributed to the vast tapestry of American culture. Italian Americans, like many immigrant groups, also have a rich history of fighting for workers’ rights and organizing for a better life. As Italian immigration to America surged by the turn of the 20th century, some
Read moreWinter 2023-2024 IAM Journal Nonprofit organizations strive for community service and the common good. Nonprofit workers have realized that resolving workplace problems can create a better environment for skilled and passionate employees, resulting in more effective organizations, and joining a union is seen as the best solution. The IAM Western Territory has been working hard
Read moreIAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. has appointed Tony Blevins, a Special Assistant to the International President, to serve as Assistant Director of Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines. The appointment is effective Nov. 1, 2023. Throughout his career, Blevins has made GDA | TLC, the IAM’s favorite charity, a central part of his
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