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IAM Union Lufthansa Technik Workers in Puerto Rico Stay Strong and Reject Decertification Effort

Español abajo AGUADILLA, P.R., Dec. 2, 2025 – IAM Union members at Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico (LTPR) have voted to keep their union representation, defeating a decertification attempt pushed by the anti-worker National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation. The result is a decisive victory for the skilled technicians who keep aircraft safe and reliable. The The post IAM Union Lufthansa Technik Workers in Puerto Rico Stay Strong and Reject Decertification Effort appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

UAW Endorses Amy Acton for Ohio Governor

The United Auto Workers today announced the union’s endorsement of Dr. Amy Acton for Governor of Ohio, citing her commitment to standing up to corporate greed and fighting for the working class. “UAW CAP councils across Ohio are proud to endorse Dr. Amy Acton for Governor. Ohioans don’t need another corrupt politician backed by billionaires—we’ve […] The post UAW Endorses Amy Acton for Ohio Governor appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

IAM Military Veterans Join Together to Build Community and Care for Fellow Heroes

Participants in the IAM Veterans Committee-Building Class recently joined together for a powerful program focused on service, leadership, and supporting fellow veterans in the union, in their workplaces, and in the community. The class brought together IAM members from locals across the country, each with their own history of military service, to share experiences, strengthen The post IAM Military Veterans Join Together to Build Community and Care for Fellow Heroes appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Spread the Love and Contribute to Guide Dogs of America This Giving Tuesday!

Today is Giving Tuesday, a day for people worldwide to give back to their communities and support their favorite charities. Coming right after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it’s the perfect moment to support a cause that matters to you. The IAM’s favorite charity, Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines, is kicking off The post Spread the Love and Contribute to Guide Dogs of America This Giving Tuesday! appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

This Holiday Season, Give to the Combined Federal Campaign

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign in the country. During the CFC, postal, federal civilian, and military employees have the opportunity to make tax deductible donations to one or several of their favorite charities through payroll deductions. This year, the CFC season began on Oct. 1 […] The post This Holiday Season, Give to the Combined Federal Campaign appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

IAM Union Local S6 Members at Bath Iron Works Honor Life of Amber Czech, Call for Action Against Workplace Violence

BATH, Maine, Nov. 26, 2025 — IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Local S6 members at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) recently held a gathering to honor the life of Amber Czech, a 20-year-old welder and educator whose life was tragically cut short by a coworker’s violence on Nov. 11, 2025, in Cokato, Minn. Czech, known The post IAM Union Local S6 Members at Bath Iron Works Honor Life of Amber Czech, Call for Action Against Workplace Violence appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

RECAP: 2025 Organizing Conference

Working people face a serious uphill battle, but it’s one that can be overcome with strong, worker-led organizing campaigns. And over the last several years, a surge of successful organizing campaigns has shown what’s possible when workers invest in building strong organizing networks to take on these fights. At the 2025 UAW Organizing Conference, our aim was to build on that momentum! The post RECAP: 2025 Organizing Conference appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

IAM Union Files for Union Representation Election for Approximately 3,000 JetBlue Ground Workers

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25, 2025 – The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) today announced that it will file an application with the National Mediation Board (NMB), the federal agency that conducts union representation elections in the airline and railroad sectors, stating that there exists sufficient interest among JetBlue Fleet Service workers to conduct a The post IAM Union Files for Union Representation Election for Approximately 3,000 JetBlue Ground Workers appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Communications Department Wins ILCA Awards

The International Labor Communications Association (ILCA) recently recognized the IAM as one of the best in the labor movement in the 2025 Labor Media Contest. This prestigious competition is like the Oscars for labor communication professionals, and the IAM Communications team continued to bring home awards in consecutive years. “The IAM Union Communications Department continues The post IAM Communications Department Wins ILCA Awards appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Union Takes Global Leadership Role at IndustriALL Congress in Australia

The IAM played a leading role at the 4th IndustriALL Global Union Congress, where nearly 1,000 union representatives from around the world gathered under the theme “Organizing for a Just Future.” The Congress focused on strengthening global labor alliances to defend democracy, advance peace, and promote social and economic justice for working people everywhere. IndustriALL The post IAM Union Takes Global Leadership Role at IndustriALL Congress in Australia appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Registration Open for 2026 IAM Veteran’s Advocate Training at the Winpisinger Center

The IAM Veteran Services Department is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Veteran’s Advocate Training, scheduled for Feb. 8-13, 2026, at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, Maryland. Registration must be submitted by Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. This specialized program provides members with U.S. Veterans Affairs benefits training conducted by certified professionals. The post Registration Open for 2026 IAM Veteran’s Advocate Training at the Winpisinger Center appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM District 9 Volunteers Prepare St. Louis Soldiers Memorial for Veterans Day Parade

Members from IAM District 9 recently joined together to give back to their community and honor those who served. Volunteers gathered at Soldiers Memorial in downtown St. Louis to help prepare the grounds ahead of the city’s upcoming Veterans Day Parade. Nearly twenty IAM members participated in the clean-up effort, representing both the District 9 The post IAM District 9 Volunteers Prepare St. Louis Soldiers Memorial for Veterans Day Parade appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Understanding Tariff Changes: Impact on Mail Volume

(This article appeared in the November/December 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) International mail volume into the United States collapsed by 80% on Aug. 29 when the Trump administration imposed tariffs on low-cost imports previously exempt under the “de minimis” rule. This exemption allowed packages valued under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free. […] The post Understanding Tariff Changes: Impact on Mail Volume appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

Setting the Record Straight on Safety, Security of Vote-by-Mail

(This article appeared in the November/December 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) The current administration, and some in Congress, have started to sow doubt about the legitimacy of Vote-by- Mail. The objective could not be clearer – they want to disrupt the 2026 midterm elections. One Senator went as far as to question […] The post Setting the Record Straight on Safety, Security of Vote-by-Mail appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

Postal Service Announces Intent to Cease Off-Site Training Per Diem in Maintenance Craft

During the 2024 contract negotiations, the APWU submitted a proposal to make per diem rights permanent for APWU-represented employees. The Postal Service balked at this proposal but ultimately agreed to extend the Per Diem Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) through the life of the agreement (2024-2027). However, on Nov. 6, the Postal Service notified the APWU […] The post Postal Service Announces Intent to Cease Off-Site Training Per Diem in Maintenance Craft appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

Canadian Union of Postal Workers Strike for Contract

(This article appeared in the November/December 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) The Canada Post labor dispute over a good contract continues, with postal workers shifting to a rotating strike (striking at different locations on different days), which they say has a history of winning major gains for postal workers. The decision comes […] The post Canadian Union of Postal Workers Strike for Contract appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

From Bellingham to Las Vegas: Unity Is Strength

(This article appeared in the November/December 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) We write this A Grand Alliance column from Las Vegas, where APWU members came together at the All-Craft Conference to continue the work to build our great union. A Grand Alliance participated in the conference exhibit hall with a U.S. Mail […] The post From Bellingham to Las Vegas: Unity Is Strength appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

IAM Local 2930 Delivers Five Truckloads of Food to Support DFW Families in Need

IAM Local 2930 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area once again demonstrated the power of solidarity and community service through a major food drive benefiting Mission Arlington, a nonprofit that provides essential support to families in need. The effort, organized by the Local 2930 Young Workers Committee, resulted in five truckloads of food and essential goods The post IAM Local 2930 Delivers Five Truckloads of Food to Support DFW Families in Need appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Our Labor History: Eugene Debs – A Leader for Working People

(This article appeared in the November/December 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) November 5, 1855: American trade unionist, social and economic political activist, and cofounding member of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), Eugene V. Debs was born in Terre Haute, IN. Debs’ parents were immigrants from the Alsace region of France […] The post Our Labor History: Eugene Debs – A Leader for Working People appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→