In a recent release from the Alliance for Retired Americans (ARA) President Barbara Easterling, stated ARA’s support for collective bargaining rights. “The Alliance will continue to do all it can to protect the rights of workers throughout the nation,” she stated. Click here to read the entire letter.
Read moreIn the coming days, more rallies are expected. TCU/IAM workers are ready to stand together and support our fellow brothers and sisters. Join us on Tuesday, March 8th and Wednesday, March 9th in Madison, Wisconsin at the State Capitol Square. We will stand together. What’s happening in Wisconsin is setting the tone for what’s happening
Read moreThe Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), which TCU is a member, adopted policy on many transportation issues at their recent winter meetings: Protecting organizing and bargaining rights Dealing with the mounting national transit crisis Completing action on long overdue transportation jobs bills The role of Amtrak in high speed rail “Transportation workers will make their
Read moreThe International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) hailed the Department of Defense’s decision to award the Boeing Company with a contract to build a new fleet of air-to-air refueling tankers for the U.S. Air Force. “The Pentagon’s decision will result in an American aircraft, built by American workers for America’s warriors,” said IAM
Read moreMore than 10,000 Wisconsinites marched on the state Capitol and crowds rallied in cities around the state. Students walked out of high schools and public employees lined roadways holding banners protesting an attempt by Republican Governor Scott Walker to remove their collective bargaining rights and certain appointments to state government positions. The protests, never seen
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