On National Philanthropy Day, we recognize the many great contributions of philanthropy and our members who make a difference in their communities and the world through kindness and generosity. IAM members are committed to supporting some of North America’s premier charitable organizations by raising funds and getting involved to raise awareness of their causes. For […]
What Are Apprenticeships? The average starting salary after completing a registered apprenticeship is $77,000. Registered apprenticeships are a pathway to a career and financial stability. Today, the Department of Labor is launching National Apprenticeship Week. We’re sending Labor Secretary Marty Walsh a thank-you card for spreading the word about these good union jobs. Registered apprenticeships are […]
Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Secretary-Treasurer Redmond Helps Kick Off National Apprenticeship Week 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 labor movement’s […]
Engaging Voters Every Day: The Working People Weekly List Every week, we bring you a roundup of the top news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. Here’s the latest edition of the Working People Weekly List. Shuler: Labor’s Historic Political Effort Paid Off, Will Continue: “AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler released the […]
Service + Solidarity Spotlight: AFGE Records Biggest October Membership Growth Since 2015 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. Federal government workers […]