Union members make Thanksgiving happen as they produce a large number of staples we are familiar with during these celebrations. With Thanksgiving happening next week, support your union siblings by choosing quality products. The AFL-CIO has put together this handy list of everything you might need for this special holiday: Set the Table All-Clad cookware […]
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St. Louis Apple Store Employees File for Election to Join Machinists Union
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) has filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to represent approximately 82 Apple store employees in St. Louis. The IAM has already filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge at the NLRB against Apple for requiring the St. Louis Apple store employees to attend […]
Working People Key in Driving Midterm Wins—and We’re Just Getting Started
Working People Key in Driving Midterm Wins—and We’re Just Getting Started The pundits had it all figured out. All the polling data and conventional wisdom pointed to a shift in power in both the House and the Senate. A red wave was coming. But then, in state after state, union households provided critical votes that […]
IAM Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
The Biden administration proclaimed November 13 through November 19, 2022 as National Apprenticeship Week to support existing programs and to raise awareness of their importance in enhancing workers’ professional and practical skills while helping them to advance their careers. Since its inception, the IAM has been proud to support innovative programs aimed to bolster students’ […]
Historic Show of Union Power in Canada: Solidarity Wins
Much like in the U.S., the political pendulum has swung to the right evidenced by several Conservative governments having been elected across Canada. Canadian unions have known that hard battles are on the horizon. Regressive legislation, wage freezes and tough bargaining environments would become the norm, but the events of the week of November 4 […]