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 […]
Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future: International President Bryant Opens 41st IAM Grand Lodge Convention
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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 […]
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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: […]
Meet Ferrara Manufacturing, the New York Garment Maker that Brought Ralph Lauren’s Olympic Designs to Life
The women-owned, union-represented apparel company is known for creating high-end products for major design houses. It also makes uniforms for the military — and for Team USA. Ferrara is not an individual clothing brand, but the company has manufactured garments for popular luxury labels such as Vera Wang, Calvin Klein, Isaac Mizrahi, Christian Francis Roth, […]
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IAM General Vice Presidents Sullivan and Bennett Testify On China’s Unfair Trade Practices
IAM Eastern Territory General Vice President David Sullivan and Resident General Vice President Jody Bennett recently testified before Democratic Members of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. The Select Committee was interested in hearing labor leaders views on the bipartisan report “Reset, Prevent, Build: A […]
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. […]