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IAM Union military veteran members from 17 states across the country gathered in Wichita, Kan., on May 16 as part of the IAM Veterans Services Steering Committee (VSSC)’s annual meeting, combining strategic discussion with impactful community service. Each year, the VSSC travels to a different location to discuss IAM initiatives, legislation affecting veterans, and explore The post IAM Veterans Services Steering Committee Brings Community Impact to Wichita, Participates in District 70 Flags of Freedom appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM District 5, along with 12 members from Locals 2525, W33, and W384 recently organized and performed their second IAM H.E.L.P.S event for 2025 at the Great Plains Food Bank (GPFB) in Fargo, N.D. The local food bank is a vital organization committed to fighting hunger by collecting, warehousing, and distributing surplus food to those The post IAM District 5 Volunteers Unite to Fight Hunger at Great Plains Food Bank appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

The IAM Western Territory, including General Vice President Robert “Bobby” Martinez, the IAM Veterans Services Department, IAM District W24, Local 1005, Local 203, Local 2006, Local 63, and Local W130 participated in a “ruck march” to support local veterans on Memorial Day. The march was organized by Do Good Multnomah, a Portland, Ore., veterans services The post IAM Western Territory Marches for Veterans on Memorial Day appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

WASHINGTON, June 2, 2025 – Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) issued the following statement applauding the bipartisan support of 125 members of Congress who signed a letter to House appropriators strongly backing continued funding for the F-35 Lightning II and the F135 engine programs in the Fiscal Year The post IAM Union International President Brian Bryant Applauds Congressional Support of F-35 and F135 Engine Programs appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

WASHINGTON, May 30, 2025 – The IAM Union and over 70 members of Congress are leading the charge on Capitol Hill to support strong funding and production levels for the C-130J Program in Fiscal Year 2026. IAM Local 709 members at Lockheed Martin in Marietta, Ga., proudly build the aircraft. A bipartisan letter to House appropriators calling for The post IAM Union and Bipartisan Lawmakers Push to Sustain C-130J Production appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

On May 4, members of IAM Local 47 proudly participated in the Best Buddies Friendship Walk at Washington Park in Denver. The event, the nation’s leading gathering dedicated to supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), brought together advocates, allies, and friends to champion the mission of Best Buddies. Best Buddies is The post IAM Local 47 Joins Denver’s Best Buddies Friendship Walk for Inclusion and Awareness appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Union members from across the country joined hundreds of labor leaders and activists in Orlando earlier this month for the 54th Annual Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) Convention. The theme, “Preserving and Building on Our Legacy: Unbought, Unbossed, Unstoppable,” reflected the ongoing commitment of Black trade unionists to economic, political, and social justice for all The post IAM Union Members Show Strength and Solidarity at 54th CBTU Convention appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

The IAM Wood, Pulp, and Paper Council is proud to announce that its 6th Annual Virtual BBQ Competition—Chillin’ and Grillin’ for Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines is being held Saturday, Aug. 16. Watch the preview video here.  The fundraiser’s goal is to raise money for the IAM’s favorite charity, GDA | TLC, which transforms The post 6th Annual IAM Wood, Pulp and Paper Council’s Chillin’ and Grillin’ GDA Fundraiser appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

At least 20 IAM delegates joined more than 1000 union leaders from around the world at the annual Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) Convention in Orlando, FL.   The post IAM Delegates Motivated At CBTU Convention in Florida appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

HARTFORD, Conn., May 27, 2025 — Approximately 3,000 IAM Union Local 1746 and Local 700 (District 26) members have voted by 74% to ratify a new four-year collective bargaining agreement with engine-maker Pratt & Whitney, officially ending the three-week strike that began on Monday, May 5. Members will return to work tomorrow. IAM members at Pratt The post IAM Union Workers at Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut Achieve Contract Victory, Ending Three-Week Strike appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

In order to more strategically and effectively grow the union, the IAM Union Executive Council has unanimously voted to centralize the union’s U.S. organizing efforts. The decision builds on IAM Union organizing successes in both traditional and emerging industries for the union, such as healthcare and non-profits. The IAM Union was recently recognized as the second-largest union The post IAM Union Centralizes Organizing Efforts to Deepen Focus on Growth appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

The California State Council of Machinists recently met in the capital city of Sacramento to build voter momentum statewide ahead of crucial upcoming political races in the Golden State. The post IAM’s California State Council: A Catalyst for Worker Power appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→