News from the Metal Trades Recent NewsA Labor Day Message from MTD President James HartSeptember 1, 2017On this Labor Day weekend, I would like to take a moment to remember those men, women and children in Texas who lost their lives in Hurricane Harvey. This terrible storm affected many union members, whether they be workers whose homes were damaged or lost in the storm, or first responders who worked tirelessly to... Read more...Enact 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...
