Today we observe Latina Equal Pay Day. Latinas are one of the fastest growing groups in the United States, wielding more economic and political power than ever before. Latinas excel in every sector and industry in our country. Despite all of this, in 2022, Latinas continued to face the pay gap that is, on average,
Read moreAugust 26th is Women’s Equality Day, the 103rd anniversary of women’s suffrage in the U.S. The right to vote, the cornerstone of democracy, belongs to all citizens — but this wasn’t always the case. Until recently, most countries denied voting rights to women. To claim their voice, women began fighting for the right to vote
Read moreLorie Wilson, IAM Eastern Territory GLR gives her story in the article below. She continues to be a voice and leader for paid leave for all working families. What’s the state of parental leave in manufacturing? | Manufacturing Dive
Read moreLast year’s Maria Santiago Lillis Advocacy Day on Aug. 10 was a huge success. There were so many great community service projects happening all over North America and we are excited to see what lodges do this year. The late IAM Western Territory Grand Lodge Representative Maria Santiago Lillis, whose birthday was on Aug. 10,
Read moreLL 1746’s Women’s Committee organized a collection of money and supplies at Pratt & Whitney’s East Hartford campus for the Prudence Crandall Center Women & Children’s Shelter. They received an outpouring of support from their members on the shop floor, demonstrating their Local’s commitment to the community. “Our members, time and time again, show their
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