Union-made projects get priority of Biden grants

President Joe Biden on Friday signed an executive order for federal grants that will prioritize projects with labor agreements, wage standards and benefits such as access to child care and apprenticeship programs. Biden said the ideas in his order “are common sense.” The Biden administration is trying to make the case that economic growth should flow […]

Sen. Sherrod Brown celebrates All-American Flag Act at Mansfield AMVETS Post 26

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown visited his hometown on Wednesday to celebrate the All-American Flag Act with Richland County veteran and labor leaders gathered at the AMVETS Post 26. The bill, which Brown first introduced in 2011, requires the federal government to only buy American flags completely produced and manufactured in the United States. “If it’s a government flag, post […]

California congressman introduces Steel Modernization Act during stop in Franklin

U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna stood Friday morning inside the vast emptiness of a once-bustling mill in Franklin Borough, promoting his vision of what a state-of-the-art, green, union-supported steel industry could look like in the United States. United Steelworkers International President David McCall also spoke about the potential job-creation and environmental aspects of the bill, concluding: […]

Boeing-GKN deal is a victory for American union manufacturing and St. Louis

In an uncertain landscape, Boeing’s recent acquisition of the GKN Aerospace facility in Hazelwood stands as a beacon of hope for American manufacturing. This significant development secures jobs for 420 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 387 (District 837) members. It underscores the importance of preserving and strengthening our nation’s industrial base. […]

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