News from the Metal Trades
FWA Calls on President Biden to Immediately Nominate Replacement for FLRA Member Abbott; Appoint Members to FSIP
In a letter addressed to President Biden, the Federal Workers Alliance is urging the President to "send immediately to the Senate a nomination for FLRA Member to accompany the nomination of Ernest W. DeBester as FLRA Chairman." See the full text of the letter below,...
Air Engineering Metal Trades Council Settles Two Week Unfair Labor Practice Strike; Wins Best Primary Base Contract in 70 year history
METAL TRADES IN THE NEWS MTD IN THE NEWS | JULY 26, 2021 Air Engineering Metal Trades Council Settles Two Week Unfair Labor Practice Strike; Wins Best Primary Base Contract in 70 year history Photo:AEMTC Member Randy Brannon shows his union pride on the picket line...
FWA Pens Letter in Support of ALJ Competitive Service Restoration Act
The Federal Workers Alliance, of which the Metal Trades Department is a member, sent a letter to Representatives Maloney and Connoly in support of the bipartisan ALJ Competitive Service Restoration Act. This much-needed legislation is in response to former President...
Air Engineering Metal Trades Council on Strike at Arnold Air Force Base
On Friday, members of the Air Engineering Metal Trades Council (AEMTC) officially went on an Unfair Labor Practice Strike citing bad faith bargaining practices by the Tullahoma, Tennessee company. Calling for fair wages and reasonable health care costs, as well...
Convention Call
71st Convention - Virtual Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO October 13, 2021 To: All Affiliated International Unions Local and District Metal Trades Councils Greetings: Pursuant to Article III, Section 2, of the Constitution of the Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO, you...
Registration Open for 71st Convention of the Metal Trades Department
MTD Moves 71st Convention Online Virtual Conference to Be Held Oct. 13 Registration is now open for delegates and guests for the 71st Convention of the Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO. The Convention will be held on October 13, 2021, virtually. [button...
Memorial Day Message from President Hart
On December 28, 2000, the National Moment of Remembrance Act was passed into law. The Act established the White House Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance, to renew the legacy of Memorial Day. In writing the legislation, Congress wrote, “greater strides...
COVID-19 Guidance for Employees, Claimants, Employers, Insurance Carriers and Others
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on all of our lives. To assist our stakeholders, the Department of Labor has created guidance for employees, claimants, employers, insurance carriers, and other interested parties to address COVID-19 illnesses covered...
MTD Urges House to Pass H.R. 6
In a letter to the House of Representatives, the Metal Trades Department expressed its support of the the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 (H.R. 6). See the full letter.
MTD Urges Congress to Assist in Reinstating Obama Era EO
In a letter to Congress the Metal Trades Department has asked leaders to assist the Department in lobbying President Biden to reinstate Obama Executive Order 13495 which was revoked by Trump in 2019. The Obama EO 13495, "Non Displacement of Qualified Workers Under...