TCU/IAM Calls on Gov. Hochul to Press LIRR to Bargain to Avoid Shutdown
The Transportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU/IAM), part of the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) Bargaining Coalition, is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to demand that the MTA and LIRR engage in meaningful contract negotiations with the bargaining coalition ahead of the Sep. 18 deadline, which could trigger a service shutdown. Read the letter from the Long Island Rail
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IAM Union Advocates For Health Coverage of Veterans’ Service Dogs
IAM Veterans Services Coordinator Rich Evans and Assistant Coordinator Bryan Stymacks are helping Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines recipient Brennon Groves get congressional support for his petition: Establish a Dedicated Veterans Administration Department for Service Dog VHIB Application. As it stands now, veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder service dogs are unable
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Minnesota IAM Union Members Connect with Public at State Fair
For more than 50 years, IAM Air Transport Local 1833 has proudly represented the IAM Union at the Minnesota AFL-CIO House of Labor Pavilion during the Minnesota State Fair. The pavilion serves as a hub where fairgoers can learn about the benefits of union membership, meet union members from various trades, and experience the strength
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The New, National Retirement Security Task Force
(This article appeared in the September/October 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) The National Retirement Security Task Force is the evolution of the National Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset (WEP/GPO) Repeal Task Force! To reflect its expanded mission more accurately, the National WEP/GPO Repeal Task Force has become the National Retirement […]
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We Aren’t Going Anywhere: Standing Strong for VA Worker Rights
President Trump’s executive orders have eviscerated collective bargaining rights for federal employees, particularly at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). NFFE-IAM National President Randy Erwin details the union’s efforts to challenge these orders, including a lawsuit and legislative action, emphasizing the negative impact on veterans’ care and employee morale. A letter from several unions to
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Teamsters California Calls on Governor Newsom to Sign AB 288
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) – Following a vote by the California Senate to pass Assembly Bill 288 (AB 288), Teamsters California and the California Federation of Labor Unions are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign the bill — the most significant labor legislation since the passage of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) in 1935. The legislation […]
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Midwest Territory Staff Conference Reinvigorates, Prepares, and Strengthens Union Reps for Changing Labor Landscape
IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Cicinelli welcomed Midwest Territory staff to the Local 701 Union and Training Facility in Aurora, Ill. for the territory’s staff conference. “As a union we stand for more than just the work we do,” said Cicinelli. “We stand for solidarity, mutual respect, and fairness for all our members.
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Honored to Serve: Thank You for Your Trust
(This article appeared in the September/October 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) As I embark on my third term as your APWU Health Plan Director, I will continue my commitment to serving you, the membership. My vision for the next three years is to continue to provide my union family with the health […]
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KMWU and UAW Joint Statement: We Stand United Against All Attacks Restricting the Rights of Workers
The Korean Metal Workers’ Union (KMWU) and the United Auto Workers (UAW) strongly condemn the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) mass arrest and detention of 475 workers at the Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solutions construction site in Georgia.
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Celebrating Our Differences: We Are All Part of One American Family
(This article appeared in the September/October 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) The United States has long been a melting pot of cultures, a nation built by immigrants from all corners of the globe. From the early European settlers to the African diaspora, the Latin American community, Asian immigrants, and Indigenous peoples, our […]
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