News from the Metal Trades Recent NewsImpacted 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...HAPPY THANKSGIVINGNovember 19, 2018From our family to yours, we wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday... Read more...Honoring Our VeteransNovember 9, 2018A Message from Metal Trades Department President James Hart Our country isn’t just made up of land and buildings, but it’s also made up of our history, our people and, our remembrances. Our history books are packed with names of men and women who’ve served bravely and tirelessly in our military, and whether they came […]... Read more...NEW! Metal Trades to Offer Free College BenefitOctober 5, 2018The Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO has partnered with the Free College Benefit to offer members and their families the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree with NO out-of-pocket cost. FREE COLLEGE BENEFIT FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY EASTERN GATEWAY CREDITS ARE TRANSFERABLE ZERO OUT-OF-POCKET COST The METAL TRADES Free College Benefit offers working families debt-free […]... Read more...President Hart Recently Spoke with Maritime TV on the Jones ActSeptember 21, 2018Metal Trades Department President James Hart recently spoke with Maritime TV on the importance of the Jones Act. Watch the video below.... Read more...Labor Day Message from Metal Trades President James HartAugust 31, 2018... Read more...
