News from the Metal Trades Recent NewsA Statement from Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO President James Hart on the Importance of Investing in U.S. ShipbuildingMarch 20, 2019Want to Make America Great Again? Invest in American Shipbuilding. The time to Act is now. It’s time to SAVE THE PHILLY SHIPYARD. It’s time to revitalize the American shipbuilding industry, build the TANKERS needed to transport the energy we harvest throughout the United States and the world. It’s time for the United States to […]... Read more...TAKE ACTION: Support the Jones ActMarch 1, 2019... Read more...Take Action: Is your Member of Congress Going to Cosponsor the Never Forget the Heroes Act?February 26, 2019Find your member of Congress and urge them to join in this effort. Congress must pass the Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund Act, to reverse the cuts that the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) has announced. The VCF has announced that because of the lack of […]... Read more...Congressional Delegation Asks Secretary Chao to Build Multi-Mission Vessel at Philly ShipyardFebruary 21, 2019Congressional delegation sends letter to Secretary Chao asking that MARAD to construct the first National Security Multi-Mission Vessel at the Philly Shipyard. “…we would strongly recommend Philly Shipyard for this vital shipbuilding project.”... Read more...Happy President’s DayFebruary 18, 2019Today, on Presidents Day, we celebrate the great contributions of all of our Presidents throughout our country’s history.... Read more...Impacted by the 2019 Federal Government shutdown? You may be eligible for financial assistance through the Union Plus Furlough Grant ProgramJanuary 11, 2019Special Update: If you are a union member who participates in certain Union Plus programs and have been impacted by the 2019 Federal Government shutdown, you may be eligible for financial assistance through the Union Plus Furlough Grant Program.[1] Union Plus Credit Card: $300 Furlough Grant For eligible Union Plus Credit Cardholders[ii] who are furloughed […]... Read more...End the Government ShutdownJanuary 10, 2019Text of letter sent to all U.S. Senators regarding the shutdown from President Hart: Dear Senator, On behalf of the Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO, its 17 international affiliated union and its more than 100,000 member, we are deeply concerned that approximately 800,000 Federal Government employees are working without pay or temporarily furloughed because […]... Read more...Season’s Greetings from President HartDecember 21, 2018It’s the holiday season – a magical time that reminds us to embrace the warmth and love of our friends, our families and our world. And I am always reminded by the profusion of well wishes I receive, how lucky I am. I am lucky to have wonderful friends and family, and I feel very […]... Read more...MTD Joins Allies in Letter Calling for Bipartisan Policy to Protect MSPBDecember 20, 2018The Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO joined nearly two dozen allied organizations in a letter to Congressional leaders asking them to enact bipartisan policy provisions that will guarantee the maintenance and continued operation of our federal government’s non-partisan civil service. Specifically, regarding the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). Download the letter.... Read more...Happy HanukkahDecember 6, 2018... Read more...
