THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE METAL TRADES DEPARTMENT, AFL-CIO
FALL-WINTER 2018
Metaletter Winter 2018
IF YOU MISSED OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE, YOU MISSED…
The Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO held its Annual Conference at the Bally’s Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, October 8-11. Prior to convening the Conference General Session, the Department held its...
Annual MTD Charity Fund Raiser for the Guide Dogs of America
On October 8, the Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO, once again kicked off its Annual Conference with its...
In Other News: MTD Welcomes New General Rep; Labor Loses Two Past Presidents
Metal Trades Department Welcomes New West Coast General Representative Benjamin Heurung In October, the Metal Trades Department welcomed its new West Coast General Representative Benjamin Heurung. Ben hails from Portland, Oregon, and is a second generation...
The Value of Union Membership
Union membership has its privileges. During our recent Conference, attendees heard about some of the best perks of union membership from vendors and exhibitors. One of the newest offerings is the Free College benefit for union members and their families. This last...
A MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT HART
The midterm elections are over. No more robo calls, no more appeals to “Go Vote!” No more social media photos of wristbands and stickers proving “I VOTED!” It’s over! There are winners and losers and depending upon who you cast your vote for, you may feel like one or...