News from the Metal Trades
Guidance for Implementation of Executive Order 14003 – Protecting the Federal Workforce
A 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. On January 22, 2021,...
Under Biden EO 13985, OPM to Play Critical Role in Administration’s Efforts to Advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
On 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...
President Trumka Interview on Axios
AFL-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...
Philly Shipyard Awarded Two Additional National Security Multi-Mission Vessels
Philly 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...
MTD Joins FWA, NAIJ in Urging Biden Administration to Maintain Statutory Labor Rights
The 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...
Let’s Get to Work! Trump Must Go!
Trump Must Go
The 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.
Understanding the Health Care Needs of Hanford Workers
The 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...
Re-affirmation of current Metal Trades Department Guidance on COVID -19 in the Workplace
December 18, 2020 TO: CC: FROM: RE: All MTC Council Presidents All MTD Key Representatives James Hart, President Metal Trades Department Re- affirmation of current Metal Trades Department Guidance on COVID -19 in the Workplace Dear Council President, With the...
Metal Trades Workers at Philly Shipyard Cut First Steel on NSMV
On 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.