Worker Resources
William W. Winpisinger Education & Technology Center As we enter the new century, the only way to keep up with change is with education. The William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center is the IAM's most visible sign of our commitment to provide a world class educational facility to train future IAM leaders.
The Winpisinger Center teaches what it is to be a trade unionist. By studying labor history and the role unions play in our society, students learn that unions are more than service organizations. We are part of a larger movement toward economic and social justice with dignity on the job.
Employment Services Department Our mission is to provide support to IAM districts, locals and members who are facing layoffs. We aspire to serve our brothers and sisters more efficiently each and every day by quickly providing them with relevant and up-to-date information.
For further assistance, contact Director Tony L. Chapman or Leonora Windsor via telephone 301-967-4717 or via e-mail tchapman@iamaw.org and lwindsor@iamaw.org.
Illinois Department of Employment Security - Individual Services, Filing an unemployment claim, Find a new job, Certify for benefits by telephone, Summary of services.
Illinois Industrial Commission - Industrial Commission is the state court for workers' compensation cases. Outside of the hearing rooms, our staff cannot answer specific legal or hypothetical questions. Employees can answer questions regarding Commission procedures and case status. The information on this Web site will serve as a guide to the rights and responsibilities of injured workers and employers. For more information, e-mail us or call us Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2009 Vehicles Built by Union Members in the UNITED STATES & CANADA This guide is prepared by the UAW to provide information for consumers who want to purchase vehicles produced by workers who enjoy the benefits and protections of a union contract.
Paywatch - The National AFL-CIO's new website on CEO pay. Shows how CEO pay is skyrocketing; details what the top executives make--and how long it would take you to make that much. Also indicates what you can do about this scandal and how to "talk back."
AFL-CIO Union Plus Money-saving benefits for union members & their families
Pension Benefit Guaranty The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. is using a new Internet site to help workers locate pension money owed to them. The PBGC lists 9,887 workers who are owed more than $19 million in benefits and about 1,400 companies. The site can be searched by name, company or state.
U.S. Dept. of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics Despite cutbacks in their budget for a number of years, this is still the best source for just about any sort of economic data you're looking for.
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Home Page. This site gives information on the agency, publications, health hazard evaluations and databases. This site has extensive safety and health weblinks.
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration Home Page. This site provides information on the agency, technical support, publications and standards. In addition, the site has extensive safety and health weblinks.
Census Bureau This site contains all sorts of data down to the state and county level.
