News from the Metal Trades Recent NewsPresident 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...Trump Must Go01/08/2021The seditious attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 was incited by President Trump’s flagrant lies and assault upon our Constitution. Yesterday’s lukewarm concession speech doesn’t change or heal our nation and its people in any way.... Read more...Understanding the Health Care Needs of Hanford Workers01/03/2021The Washington State Department of Commerce invites all current and former Hanford Department of Energy and contractor employees to complete a healthcare needs survey. The results of this survey will be used to develop findings and recommendations for addressing unmet healthcare needs. The survey will close on Sunday, January 17. https://hanfordsurvey.com/... Read more...Re-affirmation of current Metal Trades Department Guidance on COVID -19 in the Workplace12/18/2020... Read more...Metal Trades Workers at Philly Shipyard Cut First Steel on NSMV12/15/2020On December 15, 2020 Metal Trades Workers at the Philly Shipyard began construction of the new National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV). The NSMV will be used as a training facility for America’s future mariners and, as needed, to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions.... Read more...Statement from the Metal Trades Department on the Anniversary of the Shooting at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard that Killed Two, Wounded One HFEMTC Members12/04/2020... Read more...Give Thanks11/25/2020Thanksgiving is usually our time to gather with family and friends and give thanks for what we have and all that we have achieved. While this year we may have to forgo our large family gatherings, we can still give thanks for our bountiful blessings. I know that many Americans will not have the fortune […]... Read more...
