Women’s Equality Day, celebrated every August 26, commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, prohibiting the government from denying the right to vote to women. It also reminds us of the hurdles overcome by the heroic women who faced violence and discrimination to propel the women’s movement forward. The right to
Read moreThe IAM is continuing its proud support of raising awareness amongst members and the general public about how to stop human trafficking. IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes and IAM Women’s and Human Rights Director Julie Frietchen recently attended a seminar, hosted by IAM Air Transport Territory Locals 811 and 2198 in Houston, about how members
Read moreClick here to participate: Help us lift women’s voices in manufacturing survey Please help us lift up the voices and experiences of women working in manufacturing by completing this survey on what helps and hinders women’s retention and advancement in manufacturing. The survey was developed by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research in collaboration with
Read moreMay 3, 2022 is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AAHPI) women’s Equal Pay Day. This marks the date it takes for these women’s earnings to finally catch up to what white, non-Hispanic men made in 2021 for doing the same work. On average, AANHPI women earn only 75 cents for every dollar that
Read moreDuring Women’s History Month this year, the IAM is highlighting current trailblazers in the union. Are you an IAM Sister interested in taking a more active role in your union? Reach out to your District leadership about the IAM Leadership Assembly of Dedicated Sisters (LEADS) Program.
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