IAM Union Blasts Trump’s 35% Tariff on Canada
WASHINGTON, August 1, 2025 — Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) andIAM Union Canadian Territory General Vice President David Chartrand issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s 35% tariff on Canada: “President Trump’s decision to impose a 35% tariff on Canadian goods is reckless and
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IAM Union District 837 Members at Boeing Defense in St. Louis to Vote on Modified Contract Offer
ST. LOUIS, July 31, 2025 – More than 3,200 IAM Union District 837 members at Boeing in the St. Louis area will vote on a modified offer from the company on Sunday, Aug. 3 beginning at 10 a.m. CT. A strike would begin at midnight on Monday, Aug. 4 if the modified offer is rejected. Changes
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UAW Workers at Challenge Manufacturing Win Major Wage Gains, Tentative Deal Reached After Workers Stood Up to Company Rhetoric
Pontiac, MI — After weeks of stalled talks and mounting frustration, UAW members at Challenge Manufacturing have reached a tentative agreement that delivers significant wage increases, stronger job security, and greater union protections—overcoming the company’s stubborn refusal to deliver a contract that met members’ demands. The deal comes after the company’s refusal to negotiate in good […]
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IAM District 4 Wins Voluntary Recognition for Maryland Veterans Home Nurses
In a significant development for healthcare workers at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Maryland, PruittHealth, the management company that runs the Home, has voluntarily recognized IAM District 4 as the official bargaining representative for approximately 80 Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) employed at the facility. The decision came on July 9, 2025,
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Boise Cascade Teamsters On Strike
(BILLINGS, Mont.) – This week, members of Teamsters Local 190 officially went on strike against building materials distributor Boise Cascade, demanding fair wage increases and improved health care benefits after months of stalled contract negotiations. The 20 workers at Boise Cascade’s Billings, Montana facility walked off the job early Tuesday evening, citing management’s refusal to […]
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AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler Visits Atlanta, Supports Delta Workers’ Union Effort
National AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler joined union leaders and Delta Air Lines employees in Atlanta to show strong support for their growing campaign to unionize. The visit was part of the AFL-CIO’s national “Better In A Union” bus tour. The goal of the bus tour is to lift up working people across the country who
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Teamsters Remember James R. Hoffa
(WASHINGTON) – The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien in remembrance of General President Emeritus James R. Hoffa: “James R. Hoffa was a great man and legendary labor leader who transformed the lives of all Teamsters and Americans. He fought tirelessly for strong wages, benefits, and protections that lifted millions […]
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Minnesota Teamsters Unanimously Authorize Strike at Sysco
(MINNEAPOLIS) – Teamsters at Sysco Minnesota have voted unanimously to authorize a strike if the company fails to deliver a fair contract. The group of over 230 drivers and warehouse workers are demanding wage increases, stronger benefits, and improved working conditions. “We’re not bluffing,” said Tom Erickson, President of Teamsters Local 120 and Director of […]
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Hansen Adkins Carhaul Drivers Join Teamsters
(KANSAS CITY) – Carhaul drivers at Hansen Adkins in Kansas City, Mo., have voted to join Teamsters Local 41. These newly organized workers will soon join thousands of Teamsters carhaulers nationwide under the National Master Automobile Transporters Agreement (NMATA). “We are continuing to grow our strength and expand our power across the carhaul industry,” said […]
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IAM Union Rail Division Statement on Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Merger Announcement
The IAM Union Rail Division is closely monitoring Union Pacific’s proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern. While this merger promises to reshape the freight rail landscape, it raises serious concerns about community safety, job security/workers’ rights, competition, and long-term industry stability. The IAM Union Rail Division urges complete transparency throughout the Surface Transportation Board’s regulatory
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