If you plan to celebrate Halloween, don’t forget to buy union-made in America treats. See the handy list of union-made candy and sweets below, provided by the AFL-CIO. These treats are made by companies that treat their workers fairly. When you consume these, you will be supporting the hardworking people in our union family. Union-Made […]
The IAM is committed to continue advocating on behalf of policies and practices to end human trafficking and to help victims and survivors. Given the IAM’s role in the transportation industry, many members are trained to spot, act, and alert authorities for those who may be victims of trafficking. This past July, Air Transport Local […]
Poll Worker Stories: Kathy Antoniewicz For years, union members have volunteered at the polls to help Americans exercise their sacred right to vote. But this year, there’s a critical shortage of election workers. So we’re partnering with Power the Polls, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to mobilizing volunteer poll workers. Numerous union members have already volunteered […]
The Power of Going on Strike: 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. National AFL-CIO Chief: Kotek Has a Proven Track Record: “The first woman to […]
Candidates on Retirement Security: Marco Rubio of Florida One of the most important issues for working people in the 2022 midterm elections is retirement security. Candidates across the country are focused on undercutting retirement security, but working people reject these cynical moves and will support candidates who promise to protect Social Security and related programs. […]