President's Message
The GMP joins the AFl-CIO in calling for the nation to renew the commitment to
protect workers from injury, disease and death and make this a high priority.
Workers Memorial Day
Protecting the safety and health of workers is among the labor
movements most important priorities. Safe jobs are critical
to preserving and improving our quality of life.
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GMP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE NOVEMBER 1, 2011
About our union
The GMP represents thousands of workers in the glass, molders, plastics, pottery,
cast metals, fiberglass, defense, fine china, glass and plastic containers, insulation and
sanitary ware industries.
We also represent thousands of government and healthcare workers and workers in many other industries and groups.
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Workers Independent News
To listen to daily news, click on Labor Reports below.
WIN Labor Report: May 17, 2012
AFL-CIO asks Congress to not water down banking regulations - 05/17/12
AFT President calls Wisconsin battle critical - 05/17/12
Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station employees sent home as contract negotiations stall - 05/1712
WIN Labor Report: May 16, 2012
Unemployed seniors at risk of losing substantial retirement income - 05/16/2012
Occupy G8 Summit planned - 05/16/12
Federal judge blocks new labor rule - 05/16/2012
Hostess fails in bid to throw out contracts - 05/16/2012
WIN Labor Report: May 15, 2012
* Restrictions on California's revenue options leads to drastic cuts in budget proposal - 05/15/2012
* Wall Street tax rally to proceed in Chicago - 05/15/2012
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Featured Employer
In 1978 Knauf Insulation had 450 employees and now a
major player both in North America and Europe Knauf employees
5,000 people in more than 50 countries and one of
the largest insulation manufactures in the world; Operating
30 plants worldwide.
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Join us
Are you working in a non-union shop? Under the National Labor Relations Act,
you have a legal right to organize a union in your workplace!
Check out our new Organizing Center to see what your rights are, what the benfits of union membership are and what you can do to join our union.
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Meet our team
The officers and staff of the GMP come from the industries they now serve and they are highly experienced and skilled in effective labor practices.
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Info you need
If you're considering joining a union, here are two, new "must reads":
35 things the employer cannot legally do
Your rights to join a union