Machinists Call for Major Changes in Airline Industry

On May 13, 2009, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) General Vice President Robert Roach, Jr. called for major changes to the airline industry in testimony before the Aviation Subcommittee of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on the subject of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2009.

The Fight for a Voice@Work

When you go to work, what do you look for in your job? Like most workers, your list probably includes a decent wage, health insurance, job security and a voice on the job to help solve workplace problems. And as expereience has shown, the best way to win these improvements is by forming a union. Workers know this, too. Studies show the number of workers who want unions is more than three times the number of workers who belong to unions now.

America's Edge

Say yes! I support sharpening America's Edge in the global economy. Ameerica's Edge relies on our skills and our kid's abilities to learn and adapt to the ever-changing demands of tomorrow's workplaces. And it is time public investment flowed in their direction. Go to www.americasedge.tv and sign the petition.

Economic Recovery

Millions of Americans are out of work. Banks have received and profited from the government bailout, and the economy, in shambles, slips further away. In addition, some congressional members continue to seek higher tax cuts for big business while devaluating education, healthcare, and putting Americans back to work. With the first economic stimulus passed and signed by President Obama, American's begin preparation for a slow and painful tranisiton. This portion of GoIAM.org is committed to providing you solid information on the economic recovery.

Update - Links

The links in the sidebar have been reorganized and new links added for Labor Relations, Domestic Partnerships and Health Insurance.

Domestic Partners

Links for information regarding domestic partner benefits have been added. The definition of Domestic Partnership (from Wikipedia), The HRC (Human Rights Campaign) and EBRI (Employee Benefit Research Institute). See the link for Domestic Partnership.

District Lodges 141 and 142 Websites

Links to District Lodges 141 and 142 have been added under Union Links.

What is Pride at Work?

National Pride at Work (P@W) is affiliated as the newest constituency group of the AFL-CIO. The purpose of P@W is to mobilize mutual support between the organized labor movement and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community around organizing for social and economic justice.

Pride at Work strives to create a labor movement that cherishes diversity, encourages openness and ensures safety and dignity. P@W wants to see full equality for LGBT members in their workplaces and their unions. They aim to educate the LGBT community about the benefits of union membership for LGBT working people. This is done in the spirit of the historic motto, "An injury to one is an injury to all." P@W is opposed to all forms of discrimination on the job and in unions based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national or ethic origin, age, disability, religion or political views.

IAM Member and Connecticut State AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Lori Pelletier serves as Pride at Work Executive Board Member.

Affordable Healthcare

In today's uncertain economic climate, issues surrounding health care in the United States are a top priority. Americans spend more on health care than any other country in the world and too many Americans can't get the affordable care they need when they fall ill.

Congress must change America's health care system and ensure Americans are able to receive comprehensive health reform that lowers costs, guarantees choice of doctors and plans, and assures quality affordable health care.

EFCA (Employee Free Choice Act)

"The Employee Free Choice Act gives workers the ability to negotiate for better terms from their employers. It takes an important step toward strenthening America's middle class."

- George Miller (D-CA), Chairman of the House Committee on Education and Labor

Help working families by supporting the Employee Free Choice Act

One of the most important bills for working families in years - the Employee Free Choice Act would enable workers to bargain for better wages, benefits and working conditions by restoring their rights to form unions.