The Labor Department’s Wage and Hour division recently sided with the Machinists Union in its decision that U.S. Air Force contractors employed by FlightSafety Services Corporation (FSSC) are covered under the Service Contract Act (SCA). The federal agency’s Aug. 2 ruling creates opportunities for the IAM to negotiate stronger labor contracts with Service Contract employers who have […]
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Register for the Coalition of Labor Union Women’s Virtual 21st Biennial Convention
The Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) will be holding its 21st Biennial Convention from October 7-9, 2021. The convention will be held virtually via Zoom. Register today. View the Convention Call for general rules and information. Conventional resolutions or constitutional amendments must be postmarked or emailed by the extended deadline of August 30, 2021. Visit […]
Service + Solidarity Spotlight: USW Tech Workers Ratify Historic First Contract at HCL
Service + Solidarity Spotlight: USW Tech Workers Ratify Historic First Contract at HCL Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. The United […]
TCU President Maratea Continues to Hit-The-Road and Meets Members in Chicago Area
TCU President Maratea visited members working on the job in the Chicago area. President Maratea met members working on Amtrak, METRA and TTX. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic TCU members have been working on the front lines, keeping the traveling public safe and the freight moving all across the country. Members in Chicago on Amtrak, Metra […]
Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Striking UMWA Workers Host Massive Rally in New York City
Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Striking UMWA Workers Host Massive Rally in New York City Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. Hundreds […]