The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) Voluntarily Recognizes First Employee Union in Organization’s Nearly 80 Year History
Federation of American Scientists (FAS) and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) are proud to announce our partnership in forming the first employee union in FAS’ nearly 80 year history. We are excited to engage in a productive and collaborative partnership with IAM, with the goal of fostering a positive and mutually beneficial working environment for all FAS employees. “This is cause for celebration. We proudly recognize our colleagues’ desire to have a seat at the table for decisions about issues that affect all of us and we look forward to building a future together,” notes FAS CEO, Dan Correa.
FAS takes quite seriously our role as a beacon and voice for the science community and are seizing this opportunity to forge a more inclusive future for the organization and model what can be unlocked when everyone has a seat at the table. After the devastating bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, a group of atomic researchers – deeply concerned about the use of science for malice – created an organization committed to using science and technology to benefit humanity. The group they created – the Federation of Atomic Scientists – soon became the Federation of American Scientists in recognition of the hundreds of scientists across diverse disciplines who joined together to speak with one voice for the betterment of the world.
FAS is excited to honor our legacy and put into practice the shared values we espouse – not just equity, inclusion and transparency, but our vision of an organization that is impact-driven, customer-focused, entrepreneurial, and growth-oriented as a force for good.
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ABOUT FAS
The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) works to advance progress on a broad suite of contemporary issues where science, technology, and innovation policy can deliver dramatic progress, and seeks to ensure that scientific and technical expertise have a seat at the policymaking table. Established in 1945 by scientists in response to the atomic bomb, FAS continues to work on behalf of a safer, more equitable, and more peaceful world. More information at fas.org.
ABOUT IAM
With nearly 600,000 active and retired members, the IAM is one of the largest and most diverse labor unions in North America. From Boeing and Lockheed Martin to United Airlines and Harley-Davidson, you will find IAM members across all walks of life. IAM members demand respect and dignity in the workplace. Together, we have been able to bargain for increased job security, higher wages and improved benefits.
The IAM is here to help you secure a voice on the job. Join the IAM today!