News from the Metal Trades Recent NewsEnact CVIDAJuly 19, 2017... Read more...Provisions in defense bill would help shipyard workers, vetsJuly 17, 2017From the Kitsap Sun BREMERTON — The defense budget passed Friday by the U.S. House of Representatives includes help for local shipyard workers and veterans. U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor, secured an extension of overtime pay for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard workers who conduct nuclear maintenance on the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan in... Read more...Oppose HR 1160May 1, 2017... Read more...Federal Workers Alliance Unions Urge Congress to Oppose HR 1364March 25, 2017... Read more...Save the Date! MTD Annual Conference Set for Oct. 11-12March 20, 2017... Read more...House approves bill aimed to help sick Hanford workersMarch 3, 2017... Read more...Seattle shipyard looks to expand dry docksMarch 3, 2017... Read more...Hundreds of SF Shipyard Jobs Saved — For NowMarch 2, 2017... Read more...It’s time to get involved ….February 16, 2017It’s time to get involved …. It’s up to you to keep your Council strong! Keeping your Council strong and vital is hard work that involves your everyday participation. Most members will never hold council office, and many have never attended a meeting, some may not have even opened this newsletter.... Read more...Statement from James Hart, President of the Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO on the Confirmation of Elaine Chao as Secretary of TransportationFebruary 1, 2017... Read more...
