News from the Metal Trades
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...
Convention Call
71st Convention - Virtual Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO October 13, 2021 To: All Affiliated International Unions Local and District Metal Trades Councils Greetings: Pursuant to Article III, Section 2, of the Constitution of the Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO, you...
Registration Open for 71st Convention of the Metal Trades Department
MTD Moves 71st Convention Online Virtual Conference to Be Held Oct. 13 Registration is now open for delegates and guests for the 71st Convention of the Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO. The Convention will be held on October 13, 2021, virtually. [button...
Memorial Day Message from President Hart
On December 28, 2000, the National Moment of Remembrance Act was passed into law. The Act established the White House Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance, to renew the legacy of Memorial Day. In writing the legislation, Congress wrote, “greater strides...
COVID-19 Guidance for Employees, Claimants, Employers, Insurance Carriers and Others
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on all of our lives. To assist our stakeholders, the Department of Labor has created guidance for employees, claimants, employers, insurance carriers, and other interested parties to address COVID-19 illnesses covered...
MTD Urges House to Pass H.R. 6
In a letter to the House of Representatives, the Metal Trades Department expressed its support of the the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 (H.R. 6). See the full letter.
MTD Urges Congress to Assist in Reinstating Obama Era EO
In a letter to Congress the Metal Trades Department has asked leaders to assist the Department in lobbying President Biden to reinstate Obama Executive Order 13495 which was revoked by Trump in 2019. The Obama EO 13495, "Non Displacement of Qualified Workers Under...
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...