International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

Local Lodge 1255

IAMAW Backs Stronger FMLA Protections

In a strongly worded letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the IAMAW voiced support for the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and declared its opposition to any attempt to weaken the landmark legislation.

In addition to traditional leave, current FMLA regulations allow for intermittent leave, which ensures that employees can take a few hours or a few days to attend to their own serious medical condition or that of a family member.

The FMLA allows employees to balance their work and family life by taking unpaid leave for medical reasons, for the birth or adoption of a child or the care of a child, spouse or parent who has a serious health condition.

Read what our International President Tom Buffenbarger is fighting for.

The AFL-CIO also submitted remarks in support of the FMLA. This is the response of the AFL-CIO's request for information on the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.

Last modified: 03/10/08