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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Qantas Airways Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Vote to Join IAM

Qantas Airways aircraft maintenance engineers (AMEs) at Los Angeles International Airport overwhelmingly voted to join the Machinists (IAM). The new unit consists of 150 workers.
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Worker Wins: We Deserve Safe Working Conditions

Our latest roundup of worker wins includes numerous examples of working people organizing, bargaining and mobilizing for a better life.
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Phoenix Passes Landmark Rule Requiring Heat Protection for Outdoor Workers

The Phoenix City Council unanimously passed an ordinance last week that will provide protections from extreme heat for thousands of outdoor workers in the hottest city in the United States.
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Standing in Solidarity: In the States Roundup

It's time once again to take a look at the ways working people are making progress in the states. Click on any of the links to follow the state federations on X (formerly Twitter).
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Valley Ford Truck Workers Secure New Contract; End 3-Month Strike

Workers at Valley Ford Truck in Ohio reached a 3-year contract, ending a strike that began in mid-December. The contract covers 24 workers who are members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 1363. Most of the workers are automotive, light truck or heavy truck technicians and they went on strike Dec. 18 over workers’ 401(k) retirement plans and being guaranteed a certain number of weekly work hours. The contract includes pay raises and eliminates a two-tier vacation schedule, among other benefits.
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A Pro-Worker Vision: The Working People Weekly List

Every week, we bring you a roundup of the top news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. Here’s the latest edition of the Working People Weekly List.