Machinists & Aerospace Union Recognized at Inauguration Welcome Ceremony

Machinists & Aerospace Union Recognized at Inauguration Welcome Ceremony

/* Styling the category buttons */ .dd-spl1 .dd-categories p.et_pb_title_meta_container { color: #fff; } .dd-spl1 .et_pb_bg_layout_light.dd-categories p.et_pb_title_meta_container a { color: #fff; } .dd-spl1 .dd-categories a { font-size: 11px; padding: 6px 12px; background-color: #415370; border-radius: 3px 3px 3px 3px; -webkit-transition: all 0.4s ease-in-out; -moz-transition: all 0.4s ease-in-out; transition: all 0.4s ease-in-out; } .dd-spl1 .dd-categories a:hover { background-color: rgba(65,83,112,0.66); } /* Increase post paragraph padding */ .dd-spl1 .dd-post-content p { padding-bottom: 2em; } /* Styling the comment form */ .dd-spl1 .dd-comment-form .form-submit { float: none; } .dd-spl1 .dd-comment-form.et_pb_comments_0 .et_pb_button, .dd-spl1 .dd-comment-form.et_pb_comments_0 .et_pb_button:hover { padding: 9px 20px!important; } /* Styling for the social sharing plugin */ html body .dd-spl1 .supsystic-social-sharing a.social-sharing-button { padding: .63em .55em .63em .55em!important; } .dd-spl1 .dd-share .supsystic-social-sharing a { background-color: #415370!important; margin-left: 5px; } .dd-spl1 .dd-share .supsystic-social-sharing a.social-sharing-button.sharer-flat.facebook:hover, .dd-spl1 .dd-share .supsystic-social-sharing a.social-sharing-button.sharer-flat.twitter:hover, .dd-spl1 .dd-share .supsystic-social-sharing a.social-sharing-button.sharer-flat.pinterest:hover { background-color: rgba(65,83,112,0.66)!important; } /* responsive media queries */ @media only screen and (max-width: 980px) { /* remove margin from code module on mobile */ .dd-spl1 .dd-code .et_pb_column { margin-bottom: 0; } } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 980px) { /* display post image in landscape on tablet */ .dd-spl1 .dd-post-image img { height: 360px; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 50%; width: 100%; } } @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) { /* display post image in landscape on mobile */ .dd-spl1 .dd-post-image img { height: 180px; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 50%; width: 100%; } } @media only screen and (min-width: 981px) { /* Remove default padding from body area on desktop*/ .single #left-area { padding-bottom: 0; } /* Increase left column width on desktop */ .dd-spl1 .et_pb_gutters2 .et_pb_column_2_3, .dd-spl1 .et_pb_gutters2.et_pb_row .et_pb_column_2_3 { width: 63.666%; } .dd-spl1 .et_pb_gutters2 .et_pb_column_1_3, .dd-spl1 .et_pb_gutters2.et_pb_row .et_pb_column_1_3 { width: 33.333%; } /* Position share buttons on title line on desktop */ .dd-spl1 .dd-share { position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; z-index: 999; } }

The Machinists Union was recognized Saturday by the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) during its programing America United: An Inauguration Welcome Event Celebrating America’s Changemakers.

Machinists & Aerospace Union Recognized at Inauguration Welcome Ceremony

The Machinists Union was recognized Saturday by the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) during its programing America United: An Inauguration Welcome Event Celebrating America’s Changemakers. The video congratulates the incoming administration and pays tribute to IAM essential workers who have been on the frontlines during the pandemic.

The PIC hosted a welcome event to celebrate America, reflect and honor its history, and highlight the incredible diversity of the nation. It featured musical performances, celebrity appearances and remarks from some of the most popular leaders from across the country. The event kicked off five days of programming leading into Wednesday’s inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

Watch the entire program.

    RELATED ARTICLES

Machinists & Aerospace Union Demands More Protections for Airline and Rail Workers in Light of Threats

Machinists & Aerospace Union Demands More Protections for Airline and Rail Workers in Light of Threats

/* Post title separator line with icon */ .dd-spl4 .dd-divider-container { width: 66%; max-width: 800px; align-items: center; display: flex; flex-flow: row nowrap; margin: auto; } .dd-spl4 .dd-sep-holder { flex: 1 1 auto; height: 1px; min-width: 10%; position: relative; } .dd-spl4 .dd-sep-lines { border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; border-top-color: #fff; display: block; height: 1px; position: relative; top: 1px; width: 100% } .dd-spl4 .dd-icon-holder { margin: 0 5px!important; } .dd-spl4 .dd-icon-inner { line-height: 1; } .dd-spl4 .dd-icon-inner i { color: #fff; font-size: 27px; height: 1em; width: 1em; text-align: center; } .dd-spl4 .dd-icon-inner .et-pb-icon::before { content: "e0dc"; /* Change this to use a different ETModules character */ } /* Social sharing plugin styles */ .dd-spl4 .supsystic-social-sharing a { background-color: #0c0c0d!important; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; } .dd-spl4 .dd-share .supsystic-social-sharing a.social-sharing-button.sharer-flat.facebook:hover, .dd-spl4 .dd-share .supsystic-social-sharing a.social-sharing-button.sharer-flat.twitter:hover, .dd-spl4 .dd-share .supsystic-social-sharing a.social-sharing-button.sharer-flat.googleplus:hover, .dd-spl4 .dd-share .supsystic-social-sharing a.social-sharing-button.sharer-flat.pinterest:hover, .dd-spl4 .dd-share .supsystic-social-sharing a.social-sharing-button.sharer-flat.delicious:hover { background-color: #0c0c0d!important; opacity: 0.66; } /* increase paragraph padding */ .dd-spl4 .dd-post p { padding-bottom: 2em; } /* style the comment form */ .dd-spl4 .dd-comment-form .form-submit { float: none; } .dd-spl4 .dd-comment-form.et_pb_comments_0 .et_pb_button, .dd-spl4 .dd-comment-form.et_pb_comments_0 .et_pb_button:hover { padding: 9px 20px!important; } /* responsive media queries */ @media only screen and (min-width: 981px) { /* Remove default padding from body area on desktop*/ .single #left-area { padding-bottom: 0; } } @media only screen and (max-width: 479px) { /* remove boxed layout effect on mobile*/ .dd-spl4 .dd-row { width: 100%!important; } }

Machinists & Aerospace Union Demands More Protections for Airline and Rail Workers in Light of Threats

[supsystic-social-sharing id='4']

IAM Transportation Department General Vice President Sito Pantoja issued the following statement regarding the need for increased airline and railroad security in the coming weeks:

“As a result of the assault on the Capitol Building and subsequent violent behavior by unruly airline travelers, the IAM demands that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and all airlines and rail carriers adjust and reinforce their security policies to further ensure the safety of all airline and rail workers and passengers.
 
While there have been some security improvements at airports and rail stations, more needs to be done. We have already witnessed dangerous behavior on aircraft from unruly passengers and with reports circulating of upcoming “protests” nationwide in the days leading up to the inauguration, the threat of violence to airline and rail workers and passengers will be increased.
 
Airline and rail workers have already risked their health by working tirelessly through the COVID pandemic, transporting travelers and goods across the globe. This country must do a better job protecting the people who work and use the transportation industry than they have done protecting those in the U.S. Congress.”

Recent Articles

Register for the 2021 AFL-CIO MLK Virtual Conference

Register for the 2021 AFL-CIO MLK Virtual Conference

Register for the 2021 AFL-CIO MLK Virtual Conference

2021 MLK

Virtual Conference

Thousands of organizers and activists protested across the country, demanding to be heard as they said, “Black Lives Matter.” Millions of people elected Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to the White House, winning a labor-friendly administration and the first African American and Indian American woman as vice president. 

The conference will be free of charge, and all sessions and trainings will be held online so that everyone can attend safely.

Join the Movement

Join fellow Machinists, other union members and activists for the 2021 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference January 15-16, 2021. Register for the conference today.

With the inspiration of progress made in 2020, the theme for the 2021 Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference is “From Protest to Power: When We Fight, We Win.”

On Jan. 15 and 16, activists will gather virtually to build on victories and strategize about the continued fight for economic and racial justice with—and also within—the labor movement.

“We are honored to carry on the legacy of Dr. King by continuing his fight to dismantle systems of economic and racial inequality and improve the lives and livelihoods of working people and their families—a monumental task, but one that we can help achieve with the strength and solidarity of our Union,” said IAM Director of Women’s and Human Rights Carla Siegal.

The conference will be free of charge, and all sessions and trainings will be held online so that everyone can attend safely. Register today.

Recent Articles

Machinists, Labor Delivers Working People’s Win in Georgia

Machinists, Labor Delivers Working People’s Win in Georgia

/* Styling the post title and categories */ .dd-spl5 .dd-post-title .et_pb_title_container { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; } .dd-spl5 .dd-post-title h1.entry-title { order: 2; width: 100%; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 20px; } .dd-spl5 .dd-post-title p.et_pb_title_meta_container { order: 1; width: 100%; color: #f9a340; } .dd-spl5 .dd-post-title a { color: #f9a340; } .dd-spl5 .dd-post-title a:hover { opacity: 0.66; } /* Reduce space under divider */ .dd-spl5 .dd-divider.et_pb_module { margin-bottom: 0!important; } /* Change opacity of author name on hover */ .dd-spl5 .dd-author-name a:hover { opacity: 0.66; } /* Social sharing plugin styles */ html body .dd-spl5 .supsystic-social-sharing a.social-sharing-button { padding: .4em!important; } .dd-spl5 .supsystic-social-sharing a { background-color: #0c0c0d!important; width: 100%!important; color: #f9a340!important; font-size: 18px!important; } .dd-spl5 .dd-share .supsystic-social-sharing a.social-sharing-button.sharer-flat.facebook:hover, .dd-spl5 .dd-share .supsystic-social-sharing a.social-sharing-button.sharer-flat.twitter:hover, .dd-spl5 .dd-share .supsystic-social-sharing a.social-sharing-button.sharer-flat.googleplus:hover, .dd-spl5 .dd-share .supsystic-social-sharing a.social-sharing-button.sharer-flat.pinterest:hover, .dd-spl5 .dd-share .supsystic-social-sharing a.social-sharing-button.sharer-flat.delicious:hover { background-color: #0c0c0d!important; color: rgba(249,163,64,0.66)!important; } /* increase post paragraph spacing */ .dd-spl5 .dd-post p { padding-bottom: 2em; } /* set arrow color for post navigation */ .dd-spl5 .dd-post-nav a span.meta-nav { color: #f9a340!important; } /* style the comment form */ .dd-spl5 .dd-comment-form.et_pb_comments_0 .et_pb_button, .dd-spl5 .dd-comment-form.et_pb_comments_0 .et_pb_button:hover { padding: 9px 20px!important; } @media only screen and (min-width: 981px) { .single #left-area { padding-bottom: 0; } } @media only screen and (max-width: 980px) { /* make header image full width */ .dd-spl5 .dd-header-image { width: 100%!important; } /* don't overlap sidebar on mobile */ .dd-spl5 .dd-overlap-row { margin-top: 0!important; } }

Machinists, Labor Delivers Working People’s Win in Georgia

The hard work of IAM members from the Southern Territory, Transportation Department and Grand Lodge, who volunteered their time over the past months, has paid off with historic wins for pro-worker candidates, Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, in the Georgia U.S. Senate runoffs. The victories will shift the balance of power in the Senate.

“I would like to thank all Machinists Union members who sacrificed their time by mobilizing for months to ensure the futures of all working people,” said IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. “The results in Georgia make the passing of the PRO Act, pension reform and real COVID relief that all families desperately need and deserve more attainable. The hard work to deliver on these promises to heal our country begins now.”

IAM members contacted thousands of Georgia Machinists via member-to- member phone calls, robocalls, local mailers, door hangers, text messages and emails. TCU/IAM and NFFE-IAM Federal District 1 members also volunteered.

Click here to watch how IAM members in Georgia and from across the country voluntarily campaigned for two pro-labor candidates in Georgia.

The two Senate races went to a runoff because no candidate won more than 50% of the vote on Nov. 3. Their wins will shift the balance of power in the Senate and will facilitate how President-elect Joe Biden can enact his legislation priorities.

During their campaigns, Ossoff and Warnock emphasized affordable health care, workplace safety, labor rights, infrastructure investment, paid family leave and more.

Share and Follow:
fb-share-icon
Tweet
Pin Share

    The Machinists Non-Partisan Political League relies on voluntary donations from front line members like you. Please consider signing up for a recurring donation of any amount to support the important, pro-labor work of the MNPL today. Every dollar helps.
    THANK YOU.

    Recent Articles

    Abusive Protesters Prompt New Flight Restrictions at American Airlines

    Abusive Protesters Prompt New Flight Restrictions at American Airlines

    /* social sharing plugin styles */ .dd-spl3 .supsystic-social-sharing a { background-color: #0c0c0d!important; color: #cf7d72!important; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px; } .dd-spl3 .dd-share .supsystic-social-sharing a.social-sharing-button.sharer-flat.facebook:hover, .dd-spl3 .dd-share .supsystic-social-sharing a.social-sharing-button.sharer-flat.twitter:hover, .dd-spl3 .dd-share .supsystic-social-sharing a.social-sharing-button.sharer-flat.pinterest:hover, .dd-spl3 .dd-share .supsystic-social-sharing a.social-sharing-button.sharer-flat.stumbleupon:hover { background-color: #0c0c0d!important; } .dd-spl3 .supsystic-social-sharing .sharer-flat.sharer-flat-8 { width: auto!important; } /* style the category links */ .dd-spl3 .dd-categories a { color: #cf7d72; } .dd-spl3 p.et_pb_title_meta_container { padding-bottom: 5px; } .dd-spl3 .dd-categories a:hover, .dd-meta-author a:hover { opacity: 0.66; } /* set divider margin */ .dd-spl3 .dd-divider { margin-bottom: 0!important; } /* increase paragraph padding */ .dd-spl3 .dd-post p { padding-bottom: 2em; } /* style the comment form */ .dd-spl3 .dd-comment-form .form-submit { float: none; } .dd-spl3 .dd-comment-form.et_pb_comments_0 .et_pb_button, .dd-spl3 .dd-comment-form.et_pb_comments_0 .et_pb_button:hover { padding: 9px 20px!important; } /* responsive media queries */ @media only screen and (min-width: 981px) { /* Remove default padding from body area on desktop*/ .single #left-area { padding-bottom: 0; } } @media only screen and (max-width: 479px) { /* remove boxed layout effect on mobile*/ .dd-spl3 .dd-row { width: 100%!important; } }
    [supsystic-social-sharing id='3']

    Abusive Protesters Prompt New Flight Restrictions at American Airlines

    Abusive and disruptive acts by Trump supporters prompt American Airlines to impose new restrictions on flights to and from Washington, DC.

    Repeated attacks on flight crews and passengers involve confrontations over face masks, racist and verbal attacks against other passengers, shouting at elected officials, and a “9/11-style threat” broadcast on a radio frequency used by commercial pilots ahead of the protests. 

    Following a deadly insurrectionist riot at the Nation’s Capitol on Wednesday, American Airlines has announced new restrictions on Washington, DC flights. The measures are intended to protect flight crews, who have been the targets of numerous politically motivated threats over the past week. According to one union representing flight attendants at the airline, workers have been “forced to confront passengers exhibiting politically motivated aggression towards other passengers and crew.” 

    “This is not a political debate. This is a growing trend of increasing abuse and hostility directed at airline workers, and it is unacceptable,” said Mike Klemm, President of IAMAW District 141, which represents over 38 thousand workers at five airlines, including American. “Machinists Union members have worked closely with airlines and government officials to see these attacks penalized with arrests and legal sanctions. As a result, we’ve won significant new protections for gate and ticket agents. We are pleased to see the leadership at American Airlines taking action, and we support any policies that create safer conditions for our members and our passengers.” 

    Incidents reported over the past few days include abusive confrontations involving anti-mask protesters, harassment of elected representatives including Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) as they moved through airports, and clashes between passengers on-board flights. 

    The increased safety measures follow several well-publicized incidents between flight crews and pandemic deniers and were announced on the same day that hundreds of Trump supporters traveled to Washington and invaded the Capitol in an attempt to stop the certification of the election of Joe Biden as President of the United States. 

    “We are working closely with local law enforcement and airport authority partners to ensure the safety of our customers and team members on the ground and in the air,” the airline said in the announcement of the new restrictions. In addition to increased staffing and reporting to law enforcement, the airline is also cutting back on alcohol service on some flights as a “precautionary” measure. 

    Other airlines are expected to follow American by establishing new policies geared towards protecting airline workers and passengers from attacks, though few announcements have been made. 

    Recent Articles

    IAM&AW Plays Key Role in Override of Trump’s Veto of Defense Bill

    IAM&AW Plays Key Role in Override of Trump’s Veto of Defense Bill

    /* social sharing plugin styles */ .dd-spl3 .supsystic-social-sharing a { background-color: #0c0c0d!important; color: #cf7d72!important; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px; } .dd-spl3 .dd-share .supsystic-social-sharing a.social-sharing-button.sharer-flat.facebook:hover, .dd-spl3 .dd-share .supsystic-social-sharing a.social-sharing-button.sharer-flat.twitter:hover, .dd-spl3 .dd-share .supsystic-social-sharing a.social-sharing-button.sharer-flat.pinterest:hover, .dd-spl3 .dd-share .supsystic-social-sharing a.social-sharing-button.sharer-flat.stumbleupon:hover { background-color: #0c0c0d!important; } .dd-spl3 .supsystic-social-sharing .sharer-flat.sharer-flat-8 { width: auto!important; } /* style the category links */ .dd-spl3 .dd-categories a { color: #cf7d72; } .dd-spl3 p.et_pb_title_meta_container { padding-bottom: 5px; } .dd-spl3 .dd-categories a:hover, .dd-meta-author a:hover { opacity: 0.66; } /* set divider margin */ .dd-spl3 .dd-divider { margin-bottom: 0!important; } /* increase paragraph padding */ .dd-spl3 .dd-post p { padding-bottom: 2em; } /* style the comment form */ .dd-spl3 .dd-comment-form .form-submit { float: none; } .dd-spl3 .dd-comment-form.et_pb_comments_0 .et_pb_button, .dd-spl3 .dd-comment-form.et_pb_comments_0 .et_pb_button:hover { padding: 9px 20px!important; } /* responsive media queries */ @media only screen and (min-width: 981px) { /* Remove default padding from body area on desktop*/ .single #left-area { padding-bottom: 0; } } @media only screen and (max-width: 479px) { /* remove boxed layout effect on mobile*/ .dd-spl3 .dd-row { width: 100%!important; } }
    [supsystic-social-sharing id='3']

    IAM&AW Plays Key Role in Override of Trump’s Veto of Defense Bill

    Congress, feeling pressure from the IAM and other labor leaders, delivered a harsh rebuke to President Trump by overwhelmingly overriding his veto of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The IAM had been pressuring Congress to quickly vote again to approve this bipartisan bill that will fund numerous military programs built and maintained by Machinists members.

    “President Trump tried to use the great men and women of our military as pawns in his agenda to defend confederate names of military bases,” said IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. “Our legislative team worked around the clock to ensure Congress voted again to get this crucial bipartisan legislation passed that will help preserve hundreds of thousands of IAM aerospace defense and shipbuilding jobs.”

    Thanks to the IAM’s lobbying efforts, the 2021 NDAA authorizes funding for the following IAM-built and maintained programs:

    – 93 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters
    – 24 F-18 Super Hornets
    – 15 C-130 Super Hercules
    – 12 F-15 Eagles
    – 15 KC-46 Tankers
    – Eight P-8 Poseidons
    – Two DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class Destroyers
    – One Columbia-class Ballistic Submarine
    – Two Virginia-class Attack Submarines

    The 2021 NDAA (H.R. 6395) also includes a well-deserved 3 percent pay raise for our nation’s armed service members and also provides additional pandemic leave and paid parental leave provisions for most federal employees.

     

    In addition to securing the NDAA, the IAM also procured important provisions for IAM members and all working people in the recently passed COVID-19 relief bill.

    Recent Articles