This is what solidarity looks like! 🐾

VOTE #unionyes on May 1 Austin Pets Alive!

Show some love for our hopeful new members at Austin Pets Allied Workers (APAW) who have their in-person union election tomorrow and mail-in ballots will be sent!

For the people, for the pets — #PAWlidarity for all! ⚙️✊🐾

“Our working conditions are our animals’ living conditions; their living conditions are our working conditions. An improvement in one is an improvement in the other.”

Ahead of Austin Pets Allied Workers (APAW)’s vote tomorrow, hear from the workers on why they’re unionizing:

You had better believe that the 32,000 #IAM751Machinists stand firmly and proudly by your side IAFF Local I-66! #Solidarity ⚙️✈️💪

Who picks a fight with a firefighter? 🤯

Terry Crawford, Cornelius Fowler & Jose Medina met with the staff of Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost to talk about how U.S. sugar policy supports 151,000+ jobs – many of which are union jobs! The #FarmBill does more than support farmers, it also supports these Machinists Union members.

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As the most pro-worker, pro-union administration in history, we're working to make good on President Biden's promise to build an economy that centers workers.

That includes making sure that workers have the right to join a union.
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Celebrating #NationalTherapyAnimalDay with a shoutout to the amazing animals providing incredible therapeutic support, like Fiji at the courthouse!

Heartfelt thanks to Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines for their dedication in training these unsung heroes. fox10tv.com/2024/04/29/whe…

This week in New York, IAM political activists are at the New York State Council of Machinists talking about the state's priorities in labor legislation and labor-supportive election candidates ⚙️💪

If you're not at the table, you're on the menu! #IAMVoting

Passport Services Local 1998 Members Attend Impactful Training Following Key Arbitration Win:
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As lawmakers, we need to be cognizant of how state policy impacts New York's workforce.

Thanks to the NYS Council of Machinists for inviting me to speak to their members about the positive impact our most ambitious policies will have on New York's laborers in the coming years.

Fighting for fairness: Members of IAM Local 2525 (District 5) stand strong, rejecting a proposal that fell short of expectations.

The journey to improved pay, healthcare, and job security continues. #IAMStandingStrong goiam.org/news/iam-north…

IAM United Lodge 66 members in Milwaukee, WI, joined @senatorbaldwin for a labor event to discuss important issues critical to working families.

Standing strong 💪! Members of IAM Local 1285 (IAM District 54) fight for better pay and stable health insurance costs. Their determination was revealed as they rejected Gradall Industries' latest contract offer. #IAMStandingStrong timesreporter.com/story/news/loc…

Stand strong, IAM Local 1285 and IAM District 54!

The entire IAM is with you as you fight to defend your families and communities. We will continue to use every resource necessary to get you the contract you deserve. goiam.org/news/territori…

Standing with those keeping the right alive at Austin Pets Alive! to bargain for a better deal.
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A Vegas pharmacy owned by CVS is the first in the nation to join a new national pharmacy union.

The union, The Pharmacy Guild, is working to remedy unsafe working conditions that hurt workers and patients.

The workers in Vegas won their union election by a landslide: 87%-13%.

Congratulations to our very own Brian Bryant for receiving the Western Maine Central Labor Council Frances Perkins Award for his lifelong commitment to advancing workers’ rights through his leadership within the IAM! Maine AFL-CIO
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More than 600 staff from across North America convened for the 2024 International Staff Conference in Washington, D.C. to foster growth and transformation, ensuring workers' priorities remain as strong as ever. #IAMStandingStrong

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Just out: the latest issue of Blue Notes!

✅ Delta is leading the industry in profits, not wages. It’s time for a seat at the table.
✅ Safety first seems like empty words to Delta.
✅ Delta Volkswagen workers in Tennessee hop on the Union train.
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