The IAM is supporting legislation sponsored by Maryland State Del. Steve Johnson (D-34A), which would provide a consistent process for employees of unorganized public library systems in Maryland to form a union and collectively bargain. Senator Nancy King (D-39) is cross-filing the legislation in the Senate. TAKE ACTION: Help Maryland Library Workers Exercise Their Right […]
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District 19 Reaches Tentative Agreement on SOO Line
District 19 has a tentative agreement on the SOO Line worth taking to the membership for a ratification vote. General Chair John Denny will be visiting the properties for the entire week from Jan. 16 to 20 to answer any questions you may have. We know this has been a long process and we appreciate all the help […]
Service + Solidarity Spotlight: IAFF Members Work to Pass New Protections for Federal Firefighters
Service + Solidarity Spotlight: IAFF Members Work to Pass New Protections for Federal Firefighters 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 […]
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This weekend, we are celebrating the great civil rights leader and our union brother. And we remember the lesson he always emphasized: The fight for civil rights and worker rights are intertwined. In our time, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated as a civil rights icon. During his time, […]
Dr. King’s Principles Inspire Us to Be Better
Dear Sisters, Brothers and Friends of the IAM, This weekend we will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., an extraordinary American whose legacy as a civil rights leader, activist and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize serves as an inspiration. We will celebrate his convictions and, in some cases, the great sacrifices of the many […]