WAUKEGAN, Ill., March 18, 2024 – Approximately 440 workers at Thermoflex in Waukeegan, Ill., who produce high-quality automobile floor and cargo mats, exterior trims and other accessories for major auto manufacturers, have filed to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). The IAM filed a National Labor Relations Board petition today, Monday, March 18 to represent the workers.
U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia (D-Ill.) is throwing his support behind the campaign, which aims to create fair wage standards and working conditions for Thermoflex workers. Company management has been accused of unjustly disciplining and firing union supporters and workers have cited allegations of wage theft and sexual harassment. Headlight
“I understand that Thermoflex employees are organizing to form a union, and I write in support of the free exercise of your legal rights to unionize,” writes Rep. Garcia in an English and Spanish letter to Thermoflex workers. “I urge you to not allow intimidation tactics to dispel your efforts to unionize and negotiate fair wages and working conditions.”
Thermoflex workers, a majority of whom are Spanish-speaking immigrants, are seeking IAM representation because many make less than $20 an hour, have no company-provided health insurance, and no retirement benefits or paid time off.
“Thermoflex workers came to the IAM because they are in dire need of a union that will enable them to bargain collectively and restore dignity in the workplace,” said IAM Grand Lodge Representative Billy Anderson, lead organizer on the campaign. “These brave workers are standing up to the company’s intense anti-union campaign that is severely infringing on their federally protected right to organize. With the collective effort of the workers and the IAM, as well as the support of the community, they will get the justice they demand and deserve at Thermoflex.”
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is among the largest industrial trade unions in North America and represents nearly 600,000 active and retired members in the manufacturing, aerospace, defense, airlines, transportation, automotive, railroad, shipbuilding, woodworking, health care, and other industries.
More than 400 Illinois automotive accessories workers apply to join the IAM union with the support of Congressman Chuy García
WAUKEGAN, Ill., March 18, 2024 – Approximately 440 Thermoflex workers in Waukeegan, Illinois, who produce high-quality automotive floor and cargo mats, exterior trim and other accessories for major automakers, have applied to join to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).The IAM today, Monday, March 18, submitted a petition to the National Labor Relations Board to represent workers.
Congressman Chuy García (D-Illinois) is lending his support to the campaign, which aims to create fair wage standards and working conditions for Thermoflex workers.Company management has been accused of unfairly disciplining and firing union supporters, while workers have cited allegations of wage theft and sexual harassment.
“I understand that Thermoflex employees are organizing to form a union, and I write in support of the free exercise of your legal rights to unionize,” writes Congressman García in a letter in English and Spanish to Thermoflex workers.“I urge you not to let intimidation tactics waste your efforts to unionize and negotiate fair wages and working conditions.”
Thermoflex workers, most of whom are Spanish-speaking immigrants, seek IAM representation because many earn less than $20 an hour, have no company-provided health insurance, no retirement benefits or paid time off.
“Thermoflex workers came to the IAM because they urgently need a union that allows them to bargain collectively and restore dignity in the workplace,” said IAM Grand Lodge representative and lead campaign organizer Billy Anderson.“These brave workers are facing an intense anti-union campaign by the company that seriously infringes their right to organize, which is protected by the federal government.With the collective efforts of the workers and the IAM, as well as the support of the community, they will obtain the justice they demand and deserve at Thermoflex.”
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is among the largest industrial unions in North America, representing nearly 600,000 active and retired members in the manufacturing, aerospace, defense, airlines, transportation, and automotive sectors. , railways, shipbuilding, carpentry and healthcare and other industries.
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