Hundreds of IAM Members at Amphenol Aerospace On Strike for Respect and Dignity

SIDNEY, NY,  Oct. 16, 2022 – Approximately 700 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 1529 (District 15) are on strike for a fair contract at Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney, N.Y. The strike began on Saturday, Oct. 15, at noon. Members are currently on the picket line. Machinists Union members at Amphenol […]

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Timothy Gonzales

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Timothy Gonzales Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Hispanics and Latinos have made to the labor movement. Today’s profile features Timothy Gonzales. OPEIU Local 29 Business Rep. Timothy Gonzales has a sense of pride about his Hispanic heritage, traditions, food and […]

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Evelyn DeJesus

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Evelyn DeJesus Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Hispanics and Latinos have made to the labor movement. Today’s profile features Evelyn DeJesus. Evelyn DeJesus is the executive vice president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). The first Latina officer of […]

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Vince Saavedra

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Vince Saavedra Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Hispanics and Latinos have made to the labor movement. Today’s profile features Vince Saavedra. Vince Saavedra is the executive secretary-treasurer of the Southern Nevada Building Trades Unions. He joined Ironworkers Local 416 in […]