WASHINGTON, July 13, 2022 — Robert Martinez Jr., International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), released the following statement: “On behalf of the IAM Executive Council and our entire membership, I want to congratulate Owen on this historic accomplishment. Owen has been an important voice for manufacturing, international and employment law, and
Read moreIAM members recently gathered in York, PA to hold the 76th annual Pennsylvania State Council of Machinists conference. Over 100 delegates and guests attended the three-day meeting, with members from all over the state,. “The participation was fantastic, and the support from Districts 1, 15, 65, 98, 141, and 142 has been incredible,” said Obie O’Brien, Pennsylvania State
Read more102 members of Congress wrote a letter urging the Committee to support President Biden’s request of $14.8 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 for the Social Security Administration (SSA) operating budget. The members called for reducing excessive delays and strengthening services. “Social Security is a cornerstone of our nation’s economic security,” reads the letter. “As
Read moreThis statement originally appeared on the SEIU website. A coalition of labor leaders released the following statement today ahead of the Senate’s vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court: “As the elected leaders of 27 unions and worker organizations collectively representing tens of millions of working people providing essential services across
Read moreLeaders from the IAM and TCU/IAM recently met with Amit Bose, Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Administrator Bose and the agency are responsible for allowing safe, reliable, and efficient movement of people and goods.
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