Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Union-Backed Candidates Triumph in New York State’s School Board Races 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. Pro-public […]
Watch: Why Apple Workers in Maryland are Organizing with the Machinists Union
The Apple Coalition of Organized Retail Employees (CORE), a group of Apple retail employees in Towson, MD, filed for an election to join the IAM—and many are taking notice. WATCH: Apple Retail Workers Attempt to Organize First U.S. Union More Perfect Union The group sent a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook informing him of […]
Ohio Local 1581 Members Win Strong Pension, Healthcare Improvements at Akron Brass
Solidarity and preparation have paid off for more than 120 members of IAM Local 1581 (District 54) at Akron Brass Co. in Wooster, OH. IAM members at the facility proudly produce firefighting equipment used around the world. The new contract, which was recently overwhelmingly ratified by the membership, makes critical pension and healthcare gains, while adding a […]
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Folafolaga Avei
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Folafolaga Avei 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 Folafolaga Avei of the […]
Machinists Union Ratifies New Labor Deal at Washington State Aluminum Plant as Urgency Increases on Bonneville Power Administration to Help Restart Facility, Save Hundreds of Jobs
FERNDALE, Wash., May 19, 2022 –IAM Local 2379 (District 160) members at Intalco Works, a Washington State aluminum manufacturing plant, have overwhelmingly ratified a five-year collective bargaining agreement with Blue Wolf Capital Partners, one of the last steps toward reopening and modernizing the facility and restoring hundreds of jobs in Whatcom County. The final remaining hurdle for IAM Local […]