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A big congratulations goes out to NFFE Locals FL 2102, 1945, 1998, 642, and CE-5

NFFE encourages veterans to apply for benefits through the IAM Veterans Services Department, which can help veterans with any and all benefits that they wish to seek out — these services will be extended to both members and their families.

On Tuesday this week, local NFFE members and headquarters staff took to Capitol Hill to rally in support of the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act. NFFE National President Randy Erwin also gave a speech at the rally alongside several members of Congress. Watch the full video now.

NFFE is urging Congress to reinstate a federal tax deduction for workers’ union dues. This would come in the form of a bipartisan bill entitled the Tax Fairness for Workers Act.

Yesterday, NFFE National President Randy Erwin was appointed by U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh to serve as a member of the Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health (FACOSH), an advisory group that helps plan, develop, and organize federal health and safety programs and initiatives.

The free program is held at the IAM's world-class union training campus, the William W. Winpisinger Center in southern Maryland, from March 5th-10th, 2023.

This weekend, we remember Dr. King’s fervent activism for justice and efforts in fighting racial oppression both in the United States and abroad. We also honor Dr. King as a champion of the working class and an advocate for fair wages, safe working conditions, and security in retirement.

The Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $5.2 million to students of working families who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education. Apply today!

NFFE Local 2189 at the Red River Army Depot has received confirmation that the depot will be provided funding for a new workload in 2023, saving many good union jobs. This was the result of a coordinated legislative action campaign between Local 2189 leadership, NFFE headquarters staff, and business representative Jerry McCarty.

A big congratulations goes out to NFFE Locals 273, 466, 927, 1431, 1765, 1956, and 1998.