WASHINGTON, May 18, 2021 – Robert Martinez Jr., International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), released the following statement about President Biden’s visit with autoworkers in Michigan: “President Biden is laser-focused on building the future right here in America. That means creating good jobs in the industries of tomorrow, […]
The Machinist Union is urging Congress to co-sponsor legislation that would protect air travelers and workers in the airline industry from foreign carriers undercutting wages and safety standards. IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr sent a letter to all members of the House of Representatives urging them to co-sponsor the bi-partisan “Fair and Open Skies […]
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Zenei Triunfo-Cortez For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today’s profile is Zenei Triunfo-Cortez. Zenei Triunfo-Cortez is an RN […]
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today thanks House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Chair Donald Payne Jr (D-NJ) for calling on the GAO to study the impacts of Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) on workers, safety, and shippers. Freight rail carriers once sought to accommodate […]
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