Aug 13, 2026 | Jones Act |
Statement from Dale M. Troll, President, Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO The Metal Trades Department strongly objects to President Trump’s decision to extend the Jones Act waiver for another 90 days and opposes waivers of the Jones Act that allow American maritime...
Jun 5, 2026 | Uncategorized |
The Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO, applauds Representative Jared Golden (D-ME) and the members of the House Armed Services Committee who voted to advance an amendment prohibiting the Department of Defense from using Navy shipbuilding funds to contract for battle...
Jun 1, 2026 | Uncategorized |
Register Now! Join Us for the 72nd Convention of the Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO October 19-22, 2026 • Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas The Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO, officially calls for its 72nd Convention to convene at the Planet Hollywood...
May 30, 2026 | Uncategorized |
The Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO, is proud to announce the appointment of Alana Schaeffer as the Department’s newest Federal Representative effective June 1, 2026. Schaeffer most recently served as President of the Portsmouth Metal Trades Council, where she earned...
May 13, 2026 | Portsmouth MTC |
The Portsmouth Metal Trades Council is sounding the alarm over stalled labor claims and growing uncertainty facing workers at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, according to recent reporting by the Portsmouth Herald. The Herald reported that members of Congress from New...
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