A Georgia Tech study has found that so-called “right-to-work” laws lead to a decrease in worker wages, confirming what labor unions have known for decades. A study published in the Journal of Financial Economics examined more than 19,000 collective bargaining agreements in the United States between 1988 and 2016 and asserts that it is the
Read moreIAM District 160 is taking its annual Run for the Dogs fundraiser virtual! Instead of the traditional motorcycle fun run, which has been a staple of previous years, participants will have multiple options to get involved in 2020. This year, it’s all about the miles, whether they be on a motorcycle, on a bicycle, in
Read moreA long-time priority of the IAM, enhancing Buy American standards for major defense programs, has cleared a critical first hurdle toward becoming law.
Read moreAs the IAM’s campaign for a fair contract for more than 4,300 Local S6 shipbuilders in Maine continues, Bath Iron Works has decided to attempt to break the strike by calling in temporary workers.
Read moreThousands of commuter rail workers have worked tirelessly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, only to contract the disease, resulting in many deaths. With CARES Act funding due to expire, the IAM and TCU-IAM demand that Congress provide additional funding to ensure the safety and security of all employees.
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