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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Tempus AI Workers in Chicago Vote to Join IAM Union

A majority of 400 lab workers at a downtown Chicago artificial intelligence (AI) biotech lab, Tempus AI, voted overwhelmingly to join the Machinists (IAM). The Tempus AI lab workers are seeking stronger safety standards, a better work-life balance, more competitive pay and benefits compared to industry colleagues, and equity and transparency from their employer.
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Women's History Month Profiles: Christina Sydenstricker-Brown

This year, for Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Christina Sydenstricker-Brown of AFSCME.
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Fairfax Connector Workers Ratify Strong Contract with Transdev, Ending 15-Day Strike

After a 15-day strike, Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 689 Fairfax Connector workers ratified a strong contract with contractor Transdev. More than 650 bus operators and maintenance workers of Fairfax Connector walked off the job over Unfair Labor Practices on February 22 after months of intense negotiations. Members overwhelmingly voted to ratify the contract. The contract includes retirement security, competitive wages for bus operators and mechanics, and other key union priorities. Local members will be returning to work on Friday.
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Anything Is Possible: 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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Women's History Month Profiles: Tyra McClelland

This year, for Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Tyra McClelland of AFGE.
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Enter The 2024 IAM Photo Contest

Attention all IAM members who enjoy taking photos. The 2024 IAM Photography contest is now open, so get out your cameras or smartphones and start snapping some pics of your Union sisters and brothers.