Robert Martinez Jr., International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), released the following statement on the passage of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act in the House of Representatives: “The IAM membership celebrates the passage of the PRO Act in the House. This historic legislation will provide […]
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20 Ways the American Rescue Plan Helps Working People
20 Ways the American Rescue Plan Helps Working People This week, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act, a $1.9 trillion bill to help fight the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. President Biden signed the law, which will provide significant assistance to the American people during this unprecedented crisis. Here are 20 ways the American Rescue […]
Women's History Month Profiles: Kate Hunt
Women’s History Month Profiles: Kate Hunt This year, for Women’s History Month, we’re taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women’s history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to […]
CONGRESS PASSES COVID-19 RELIEF BILL; AIR, RAIL, TRANSIT SECTORS RECEIVE MUCH NEEDED AID
Congress today approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which provides much needed aid for the airline, passenger railroad and the transit sectors. The next stop for the bill, known as the “American Rescue Plan Act of 2021”, is President Biden’s desk. President Biden is expected to sign the legislation into law. The American […]
Women's History Month Profiles: Dora Cervantes
Women’s History Month Profiles: Dora Cervantes This year, for Women’s History Month, we’re taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women’s history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to […]