Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 1

Founded in 1888 by 19 machinists who met in a locomotive pit in Atlanta, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers now represents more than 730,000 workers in dozens of industries, including aerospace, government, transportation and woodworking. The organization seeks cost-of-living raises, increased purchasing power, paid sick leave, life insurance, equal pay, safe workplaces, a shorter workweek, restrictions on subcontracting, portable pensions and severance pay on behalf of its members, who work under more than 4,000 individual agreements. It has recently negotiated contracts with companies such as Lockheed-Martin, DynCorp, Pratt & Whitney, United Airlines, Boeing and Cessna. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers has headquarters in Upper Marlboro, Md.

The Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) is the largest labor union representing transit and allied workers in the U.S. and Canada, comprising over 200,000 members, including bus drivers, mechanics, and station agents. Founded in 1892, the ATU advocates for its members' interests and promotes the importance of mass transit. With local unions serving as grassroots representatives, the ATU is dedicated to addressing workplace issues and ensuring fair labor practices. The union actively engages in political advocacy to secure better wages, benefits, and job security for transit workers, highlighting the critical connection between public funding and contract negotiations. Generated from the website

The National Postal Policy Council (NPPC) serves as the trade association for large business users of letter mail, primarily focusing on First-Class mail. Committed to sustaining an effective and efficient postal system, NPPC collaborates with Congress, the USPS, and the Postal Regulatory Commission to address the financial challenges facing the postal service. Through its involvement in the Coalition for a 21st Century Postal Service, NPPC represents the interests of the entire mailing and shipping industry and its supply chain. The organization also emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity in partnership with the mailing industry and the USPS to foster innovative solutions. Generated from the website