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Tuesday’s elections brought disappointing results for union members and working families, but voters went out of their way to support minimum wage initiatives in numerous states. While the GOP took control of the U.S. Senate and widened its majority in the House, voters in Alaska, Arkansas, Illinois, Nebraska and South Dakota overwhelmingly passed minimum wage
Read moreThe American dream of homeownership is far too often out of reach, especially for those who make significant sacrifices to protect our country. Union Plus wants to make the dream of homeownership a reality for hard-working union members who have served in our armed forces. Starting November 1, 2014, Union Plus will begin offering the
Read moreUnion members must get out and vote as if their jobs depended on it – because they do, especially in Republican-controlled states like Ohio, said Local 1943 President and Directing Business Representative Neil Douglas of Middletown, OH, during an interview with online radio show America’s Work Force Radio. Listen to Douglas’ interview, which begins around
Read moreHeadquarters General Vice President Robert Martinez, Jr. reports on the progress made and tasks ahead for IAM wood, pulp and paper workers at the IAM Forest Products Industry Conference in Las Vegas. IAM Forest Products Industry workers and representatives met for the second time this year to build on the momentum started at the last
Read moreIAM members at Auto Truck Transport have ratified a new four-year contract. The agreement covers more than 600 IAM members at Local 641 in Mount Holly and Cleveland, NC; Local 166 in Laredo and Converse, TX; and Local 63 in Portland, OR. It includes various wage increases, mileage and delivery incentives, and a safety bonus.
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