Oct 26, 2023 | Politics & Legislative News
The IAM recently endorsed the Empowering Striking Workers Act, a bill that U.S. Representatives Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), and Donald Norcross (D-N.J.), introduced to Congress this week.
The proposed law would allow striking workers to collect unemployment benefits two weeks after a strike begins, at the start of a lockout, or when the company hires replacement workers, whichever comes first.
“This legislation would be an enormous relief to workers who sacrifice so much to raise the standard of conditions, treatment and compensation in our workplaces,” said IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. “Workers do not strike without good reason, and they risk their livelihoods and their families’ security to do it.”
Workers who become unemployed after a strike or lockout ends would also be eligible for unemployment benefits under the act.
The IAM joins a long list of organizations that have also endorsed the bill, including more than a dozen unions representing millions of workers.
“As a society, we need to be supporting workers who go on strike or get locked out, because they support the communities where we all live and work,” said Martinez. “The IAM thanks Congressman Schiff for taking this initiative and strongly encourages Congress to pass this bill.”
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Oct 2, 2023 | Politics & Legislative News
WASHINGTON, October 2, 2023– Today, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Maryland State Council of Machinists announced its endorsement of Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks in Maryland’s open U.S. Senate race.
“Angela Alsobrooks stands as an unwavering champion for working people and their families,” said IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. “Her track record is a testament to her unyielding commitment to securing good jobs, fostering safe communities, ensuring affordable healthcare, and delivering quality education for all. We wholeheartedly and proudly endorse her for the United States Senate.”
Alsobrooks serves as the current County Executive of Prince George’s County, Maryland, and has held various roles in county government before making history as the youngest and first woman elected Prince George’s County State’s Attorney. As County Executive, Alsobrooks has focused on creating jobs, improving schools, and reducing crime. She has also strongly advocated for working families and has fought to raise the minimum wage and expand access to affordable healthcare.
“We are thrilled to endorse Angela Alsobrooks for the U.S. Senate,” said Maryland State Council of Machinists President Joseph “Rick” Compher. “She acknowledges our union’s contributions and champions the tireless dedication of IAM members who are the backbone of our state. Our union deserves nothing less than a fierce advocate in the United States Senate, and Angela Alsobrooks embodies that champion, ready to fiercely and tirelessly fight for our interests.”
IAM members will work on educating our members about what’s at stake in this election.
“I am honored to receive the endorsement and support of the Maryland/DC State Council of Machinists,” said Alsobrooks. “This organization works hard to protect workers and their families, ensuring that each of its employees has the right to earn a good salary, with benefits that support themselves and their loved ones. As U.S. Senator, I fight hard for workers’ rights and for Maryland families.”
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is one of North America’s largest and most diverse industrial trade unions, representing approximately 600,000 active and retired members in the aerospace, defense, airlines, railroad, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries.
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