In the tumultuous landscape of American politics, politicians make promises, kindling hope and soaring expectations. Yet, as the dust settles and reality takes hold, it often reveals a stark contrast between rhetoric and action. Such was the case during the tenure of President Donald Trump, whose administration embarked on a relentless campaign of regulatory rollbacks,…
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Union members need to realize across ALL crafts, that “We are the Union” and not our leaders. Those men and women were elected to represent our best interest. When the membership feels that the leadership has failed, then by all means, we must take action. Appalachian Union members are taking action on their own. The strike…
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A Wisconsin judge has sided with the Machinists Union in a case challenging the state’s private sector “right-to-work” law. IAM Local 1061 in Milwaukee, the Wisconsin AFL-CIO and United Steelworkers District 2 in Menasha, WI argued the law was an unlawful seizure of property because it required private-sector unions to extend benefits to workers who…
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