News from the Metal Trades Recent NewsMemorial Day Message from President Hart05/28/2021On 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 must be made to demonstrate appreciation for those loyal people of the United […]... Read more...COVID-19 Guidance for Employees, Claimants, Employers, Insurance Carriers and Others03/18/2021The 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 by the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. This guidance is posted to the Division of […]... Read more...MTD Urges House to Pass H.R. 603/18/2021In 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. 31821-HR6support letter File size: 248.55 KB Created: March 19, 2021 Updated: March 19, 2021 Hits: 47 Download Preview... Read more...MTD Urges Congress to Assist in Reinstating Obama Era EO03/16/2021In 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has asked leaders to assist the Department in lobbying President Biden to reinstate Obama Executive Order 13495 which was revoked by Trump in 2019.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 Service Contracts,” provided some protection to qualified service workers when a government […]... Read more...Guidance for Implementation of Executive Order 14003 – Protecting the Federal Workforce03/09/2021A memorandum from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Acting Director Kathleen M. McGettigan outlines guidance for the implementation of Executive Order 14003 — Protecting the Federal Workforce. See the memo below or download the full pdf. 3-5-2021 Guidance Memo for Implementation of EO 14003 Protecting the Federal Workforce File size: 790.78 KB Created: March […]... Read more...Under Biden EO 13985, OPM to Play Critical Role in Administration’s Efforts to Advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility03/08/2021On January 20, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government,[1] which states, “the Federal Government should pursue a comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all, including people of color and others who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty […]... Read more...President Trumka Interview on Axios02/09/2021AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka told Jonathan Swan in an interview for “Axios on HBO” that he wished President Biden hadn’t canceled the Keystone XL pipeline his first day in office — because it will cost some good-paying union jobs. Why this matters: Organized labor is crucial to the Biden coalition. But there are significant tensions […]... Read more...Philly Shipyard Awarded Two Additional National Security Multi-Mission Vessels01/19/2021Philly Shipyard, Inc., the sole operating subsidiary of Philly Shipyard ASA (OSE: PHLY) today announced the authorization by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) and subsequent order from TOTE Services, LLC (TOTE Services) for the construction of two additional National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMVs). These vessels will replace aging training vessels at Maine […]... Read more...MTD Joins FWA, NAIJ in Urging Biden Administration to Maintain Statutory Labor Rights01/19/2021The Federal Workers Alliance labor unions join the National Association of Immigration Judges, IFPTE Judicial Council 2, (NAIJ) in urging the Biden Administration to maintain the statutory labor rights of the NAIJ and reverse the Federal Labor Relations Authority’s (FLRA) November 2, 2020 unprecedented decision to strip the NAIJ of their unit certification by incorrectly […]... Read more...Let’s Get to Work! Trump Must Go!01/09/2021... Read more...
