News from the Metal Trades
President Hart Spoke at the VPPPA’s Safety+ Symposium
Recap: During the Opening General Session at VPPPA’s Safety+ Symposium in Nashville, James (Jimmy) Hart, President of the Metal Trades Department AFL-CIO, called attention to the impact and influence employees have on making safety in the workplace matter. “Your...
MTD President on Requirement for Federal Workers to be Vaccinated
Labor Day 2021: The Welfare of Every American is Dependent Upon Us All
As Labor Day 2021 is upon us, it should be more apparent than ever, that the welfare of each American worker is dependent upon the welfare of all of us. Union members know that workers only succeed in obtaining the American dream when they exercise their right to fair...
COVID Vaccination Memo for MTC Presidents
TO: All MTC Presidents CC: MTD KEYS MTD General Representatives FROM: James Hart, President Metal Trades Department DATE: August 24, 2021 RE: Metal Trades Department COVID Vaccination Statement Dear Brothers and Sisters, The ongoing Covid Pandemic and its ensuing...
Statement from President Hart on the Passing of AFL-CIO President Trumka
President Trumka leaves our world knowing he did his part and more to safeguard the lives of working families. Workers throughout North America who value a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work will mourn for him. Defenders of collective bargaining, the right to vote,...
Donate Today! Help our Partners at Guide Dogs of America
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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...