Mar 18, 2026 | Uncategorized |
Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas Dear Brothers and Sisters, Please mark your calendars and make plans to join us for the: 72nd Convention of the Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO October 19–22, 2026 Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada...
Mar 16, 2026 | Uncategorized |
Dale M. Troll has been appointed President of the Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO, by the Executive Council, succeeding outgoing President Edward Jones. The Department extends its sincere gratitude to President Jones and wishes him continued success. President Troll...
Feb 26, 2026 | Uncategorized |
We mourn the passing of Walter W. Wise, President Emeritus of the Ironworkers’ International Union and a steadfast champion of working men and women across North America. Brother Wise served as General President of the Ironworkers from 2011 to 2015, guiding the union...
Feb 17, 2026 | Uncategorized |
The Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO, mourns the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, a towering figure in the fight for civil rights, economic justice, and dignity for working people. For decades, Rev. Jackson stood at the intersection of the labor movement and the broader...
Jan 21, 2026 | Jones Act |
Washington, DC — The Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO, applauds the Trump Administration for its strong defense of the Jones Act and the January 20 court decision upholding this vital law that protects America’s maritime industry, national security, and tens of...
Dec 22, 2025 | Uncategorized |
As we close out another challenging and hard-fought year, the Metal Trades Department extends our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season. This year tested the strength, skill, and solidarity of working people across the...
Dec 12, 2025 | Uncategorized |
To all those in our Metal Trades family who celebrate, we wish you a joyful and meaningful Hanukkah. As you gather with loved ones to light the menorah, may this season bring light, reflection, and renewed hope. Hanukkah reminds us of the enduring power of resilience,...
Dec 11, 2025 | Uncategorized |
The Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO applauds the bipartisan passage of the Protect America’s Workforce Act by the U.S. House of Representatives. Today’s vote is a clear affirmation that federal workers deserve the same fundamental rights as every other worker in this...
Dec 2, 2025 | Uncategorized |
After months of delay, blue-collar workers across the Department of Defense are finally getting their long-promised 2024 pay raises — and they will be paid retroactively. The DoD Wage Committee has approved updated wage schedules covering more than 118,000 Federal...
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