News from the Metal Trades Recent NewsFWA Supports Amendment to Defund Implementation of Trump Executive OrderJuly 16, 2018On July 16 the Federal Workers Alliance (FWA), of which the Metal Trades Department is a member, sent a letter in support of Representative Scott’s amendment to defund the implementation of President Trump’s latest Executive Order that moves federal agency ALJs from the competitive service to the excepted service. The FWA thanked Rep. Scott for […]... Read more...Senators Tester, Heitkamp, McCaskill Pen Letter Condemning Trump Executive Orders on Federal EmployeesJuly 16, 2018In a two page letter addressed to President Trump, ranking members of the Senate, John Tester, Claire McCaskill, and Heidi Heitkamp blasted the May 25 Executive Orders as undermining “federal employees’ legal right to fair representation in the workplace.” The letter says that the EOs will have “a detrimental impact on the morale of the […]... Read more...MTD President Hart Letter to Federal Sector Union Members Re: President Trump’s Executive Order Implementation (IMPORTANT)July 9, 2018Dear Brothers and Sisters: As you know, President Trump issued three Executive Orders back in May 2018, that pertain to the representation of Federal sector employees by labor organizations. Those executive orders set today, Monday, July 9, 2018, as the date for implementation of much of the orders’ provisions. The Metal Trades Department joined a […]... Read more...Trump’s fight with federal employee unions gets real on MondayJuly 9, 2018In an article posted on July 9, The Washington Post reports that federal agencies on Monday will begin implementing executive orders from President Trump on how to confront employee unions. Thirteen unions, including the Metal Trades Department, have signed on to a legal challenge of the orders, charging that he exceeded his authority and broke […]... Read more...MTD to Senate: Vote No on Rubio Amendment to S. 279June 29, 2018The MTD issued a letter on Friday, to all Senators urging them to vote NO on the Rubio amendment to S. 279 the SAND Act. This amendment is a direct attack on the Jones Act and threatens American jobs and national security. ... Read more...The MTD Strongly Opposes Fast Tracking the Rubio AmendmentJune 28, 2018The Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO and its industry partners strongly opposes fast tracking the Rubio Amendment. See the attached letter for more information. Text of the letter: On behalf of our industries, we write in opposition to S. 279, the Sand Acquisition, Nourishment, and Development (SAND) Act, and any derivation thereof that may be attached […]... Read more...Statement from the MTD on SCOTUS Decision in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31June 28, 2018Yesterday’s misguided Supreme Court ruling in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 will not deter the mission of our nation’s unions. At the Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO, we stand with our union brothers and sisters in the public sector, and vow to continue to fight for all workers. The Janus case isn’t just an attack on […]... Read more...Major Unions Support Bipartisan Amendment to Increase Submarine ConstructionJune 27, 2018In a letter to their colleagues in Congress, Representatives Joe Courtney and Donald Norcross encouraged support for the Courtney-Wittman Amendment to HR 6147. The letter points to strong support from the Metal Trades and other major labor unions. See the text of the letter below: Dear Colleague, We write to urge your support for Courtney-Wittman […]... Read more...MTD President Pens Letter in Support of Congressman Courtney’s Efforts to offer Bipartisan Amendment to FY19 House Defense Appropriations BillJune 26, 2018... Read more...U.S. Senators Send Letter to Trump Urging Him to Rescind Executive Orders 13836, 13837, and 13839June 20, 2018In a letter dated June 19, 2018 more than 40 Senators wrote about their serious concerns about the Executive Orders issued in May which affect the “foundations of our civil service system.” The letter urges President Trump to rescind the orders which “undermine the lawful rights and protections afforded to federal employees.” In closing the […]... Read more...
