Sheet Metal Workers and UTU Merger Delayed by Lawsuit

The proposed merger between the Sheet Metal Workers union and the United Transportation Union (UTU) is on hold due to a federal lawsuit filed by some UTU members. The court has extended a restraining order until at least May, while union officials work on a new constitution for a potential re-vote.

“The joining of the Sheet Metal Workers union with the United Transportation Union has been delayed, pending the outcome of a federal lawsuit.”

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