There has never been more appropriate a time to organize workforces. It is imperative that workers have a united voice in this era of economic upheaval and widening inequality. There are several advantages to organizing a workforce, including better pay and working conditions, job stability, and a bigger say in decisions. It gives employees greater…
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U.S. Reps. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) have introduced the proposed Rail Worker and Community Safety Act, which calls for mandatory two-person rail crews on all Class Is and other federal rail safety regulations. Over the past year, the nation has been witness to a distressing number of train derailments, exceeding 1,000 in…
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The U.S. Department of Education has dealt a significant blow to union members by terminating the free tuition program previously provided to them and their families. The focus of this decision was primarily on one institution, Eastern Gateway Community College. The Department informed the college that it must cease enrolling students in its unique online…
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With inflation on the rise, we know that too many workers are stressed about healthcare costs. According to a recent Gallup survey, four in 10 Americans have had to cut spending in other ways to cover rising healthcare costs. Fortunately, the new Tentative Agreement has provisions to protect you from out-of-control cost increases. Worker healthcare contributions are…
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Enclosed is updated information about the latest Tentative Agreement for the IAMAW. The packet includes a letter from President Directing General Chairman Kyle Loos, a page of Tentative Agreement highlights, a page with QR codes for videos on the retro pay and the general wage increases, some frequently asked questions with answers,…
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Greetings, I wanted to pass along that CSX is looking to put machinists on at these locations. Please remember that current furloughed members have first recall and then transfers by seniority date. I have included the transfer form in this email. If you have sent in a transfer form after January 1, 2022, there should…
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