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Glass, Molders, Pottery Plastics & Allied Workers International Union
http://www.gmpiu.org/

GMP represents workers in the Glass, Metals, Pottery, and Plastics industries. They have 62,000 members in the United States and Canada. Their members work in a broad scope of industries: fine china, glass and plastic containers, insulation, sanitary ware and a broad range of other products and services.
This Web site features labor news; the history of GMP and membership information; GMP scholarships information; and Horizons, a monthly publication.

Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc.
http://www.ieci.org/

"National headquarters for a trade association for independent (merit shop) electrical contractors. Organization has developed and maintains an apprenticeship curriculum approved by the US Department of Labor/Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. www.ieci.org includes a good description of the organization, history, current officers/staff, and a listing of various chapters around the country with links to chapter web sites where available"

Industrial Workers of the World
http://www.iww.org/

"A fighting labor union which believes that the interests of labor can be fully served only when working people are united as a class. It wants to see all on the same job united, all in the same industry in one union, all who work for wages in one big union. The IWW differs sharply from the position of other unions that the problems of the working class can be solved by begging crumbs from employers or praying to politicians for favors. While it fights for better conditions today, the IWW insists that working people are entitled to everything they produce, instead of a meager share." This Website includes newsletters and links to other labor unions and labor related resources.

International Association of Fire Fighters
http://www.iaff.org/

"Legislative & political web site; up-to-date information for fire fighters including FIREPAC, Capitol Alert, Capitol Hill, and key bills of interest."

International Brotherhood of Teamsters
http://www.teamster.org/

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is "an organization of 1.4 million members and more than 400,000 retired workers in the United States and Canada." This site provides links to Teamster news and public policy statements and actions.

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters
http://www.teamster.org/

"Here you'll find information from the Teamsters Union, an organization of 1.4 million members and more than 400,000 retirees in the United States and Canada. Find out more about Today's Teamsters: Fighting for Good Jobs and a Better Future."

International Confederation of Free Trade Unions
http://www.icftu.org/campaigns/ecampaigns.html

"The ICFTU represents 125 million Trade Union Members Organised in 206 national trade union centres from 141 countries and territories." Links to ICFTU regional organizations and trade unions around the world are available as well as updates on the ICFTU priorities and campaigns.

International Federation of Building and Wood Workers
http://www.ifbww.org/index.cfm

"An international trade union organization. It defends human and trade union rights, researches industrial issues, has women's and youth programmes, and combats child labour." Site contains news and information about the union and its aims, press releases, conference info, and links to related Web sites.

International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers Unions
http://www.icem.org/

"Some 20 million workers worldwide are now organised within the ICEM, the International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers Unions. The ICEM is a rapidly growing industry-based world labour federation dedicated to practical international solidarity." The site has news and issues, links to networks of unions, online versions of the unions magazines, information about other publications, a gallery of images, and links to other resources.

International Federation of Journalists
http://www.ifj.org/

"Promotes co-ordinated international action to defend press freedom and social justice through the development of strong, free and independent trade unions of journalists."

International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots
http://www.bridgedeck.org/

"The International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P) is the International Marine Division of the International Longshoremen's Association, AFL-CIO. With 6,800 members living throughout inland and coastal states of the U.S., and in countries around the world, the MM&P represents Licensed Deck Officers, state pilots and other marine personnel on U.S.-flag commercial vessels sailing in international trade; the inland waterways and Great Lakes of the United States; the Panama Canal and Caribbean, as well as crews sailing civilian-crewed military vessels of the United States." The site has sections on news, current legislative issues, publications, and links to other information sources.

International Transport Workers' Federation
http://www.itfglobal.org/

"The ITF...is dedicated to the advancement of free and democratic trade unionism and to the defence of fundamental human and trade union rights." Covers news, inland transport, maritime, civil aviation, tourism services, women in transport, and the history of the ITF.

International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers¹ Associations
http://www.iuf.org/

"The International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers' Associations (IUF) is a world-wide federation of trade unions representing workers employed in: agriculture and plantations; the preparation and manufacture of food and beverages; all stages of tobacco processing, hotels, restaurants catering services and the tourism industry ." This site is available in English, French, German, Spanish, and Swedish/Norwegian and contains news and IUF views on important issues.

International Union of Police Associations
http://www.iupa.org/

"The I.U.P.A. is an organization that represents federal, state and local law enforcement officers, deputy sheriffs, corrections officers and law enforcement support employees throughout the U.S.A." Site contains information about the union and its background; information about the union's programs, publications and seminars; and a listing of related web sites.

Irish Congress of Trade Unions
http://www.ictuni.org/

"Congress is the only umbrella organisation for trade unions in Ireland representing the interests of almost 700,000 working people, both in the Republic and in Northern Ireland. There are 66 unions affiliated to Congress." The site has information about the Congress' involvement in economic affairs, education, equality, health & safety, industrial relations, local development, social issues, and youth. There's also information about the Partnership 2000 program and Congress publications.

Journeyman Stonecutters Association of North America
http://www.stonecarver.com/union.html

"The Journeyman Stonecutters Association of North America is the oldest, and perhaps the smallest, active union in North America." This site provides a brief history of the union and the stone cutting trade. It also provides links to stone cutting sites.

Kentucky Association of State Employees
http://www.aftky.org/KASE/KASE%20Home.htm

"The Kentucky Association of State Employees/AFT/AFL-CIO represents 40,000 state employees employed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Affiliated with the 950,000 member American Federation of Teachers, KASE/AFT seeks to protect the state merit system, achieve collective bargaining rights and political freedom for all Kentucky state employees. The site lists the goals, legislative program , staff and latest legislative news in Kentucky. It contains links to other labor organizations and many other web sites of use to Kentucky State Employees."

Laborers' International Union of North America
http://www.liuna.org/

"LIUNA's mission has remained the same since its founding: to empower working men and women, especially those starting out on the lowest rungs of the economic ladder. To raise Laborers' living standards... To give them a strong voice in the workplace... To provide skills so that members can achieve their full potential... To protect members' health and safety... And most of all, to ensure dignity, respect, and security." Information about the union and its work as well as links to other sources are available from this site.

Musicians' Union
http://www.musiciansunion.org.uk/

On this site for the British Musicians' Union, you can "find out what the Musicians' Union stands for and what it can do for you. Read the latest articles fresh from the pages of the Union's newsletter, Musician. Essential advice regarding managers, contracts, gigging abroad and much more."

International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States and Canada
http://www.iatse-intl.org/

"The IATSE is the labor union representing technicians, artisans and craftspersons in the entertainment industry, including live theatre, film and television production." The web site gives information on the history of this organization; how to become a member; a listing of IATSE Elected Officials, as well as brief biographies; contact information for officers, and local chapters; useful information on the crafts they represent such as education and training materials, and coming soon a FAQ about the IATSE.