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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 […] The post Celebrating Our Differences: We Are All Part of One American Family appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

New Hub Clerk Memo: Part-Time Flexible Employees’ First Chance for Selecting Loaner Offices

(This article appeared in the September/October 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) As part of the 2024-2027 USPS-APWU Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the Clerk Division negotiated a new and improved Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding Hub Clerks. These are Part-Time Flexible (PTF) Clerk Craft employees who may be required to work in installations […] The post New Hub Clerk Memo: Part-Time Flexible Employees’ First Chance for Selecting Loaner Offices appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

U.S. National Park Service Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Join NFFE-IAM

Over 600 federal employees working at two of America’s legendary National Parks have overwhelmingly voted to join the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM). Park rangers, recreation specialists, firefighters, forestry workers, maintenance services, facility staff operation specialists, and other staff voted nearly unanimously to become IAM members. They work at the storied Yosemite National Park The post U.S. National Park Service Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Join NFFE-IAM appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Richard Suarez Appointed IAM Western Territory Coordinator

IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Richard Suarez as IAM Western Territory Coordinator, bringing decades of union experience, education, and dedication to an increased role serving IAM members. The appointment is effective Sept. 1, 2025. Throughout his career, Suarez has gained extensive collective bargaining and organizing experience in both the private and public sectors. The post Richard Suarez Appointed IAM Western Territory Coordinator appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Union Mourns Loss of Retired Collective Bargaining Director Tom O’Heron

The IAM Union is deeply saddened by the passing of Tom O’Heron, who was a retired IAM Collective Bargaining Director, lifelong trade unionist, and dedicated advocate for working people. O’Heron was 69 years old. O’Heron initiated into IAM Local 21 in 1978, beginning a remarkable career of more than 46 years of service to the The post IAM Union Mourns Loss of Retired Collective Bargaining Director Tom O’Heron appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

UAW Issues Statement Condemning Dangerous Working Conditions and Immigration Raid at Hyundai

The UAW condemns Hyundai’s disgraceful record on worker safety. For years, Hyundai—including its joint ventures and the suppliers that work in its plants—cut corners on industry-standard safety precautions, refused to respect workers’ right to a union, and relied on the exploitation of immigrant labor to build its factories and supply chains. We’ve recently seen the […] The post UAW Issues Statement Condemning Dangerous Working Conditions and Immigration Raid at Hyundai appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

Workers vs. Billionaires: IAM International President Brian Bryant Rallies with Sen. Bernie Sanders, Working People Champions on Labor Day

This Labor Day, Portland, Maine, was full of labor solidarity as IAM Union members and allies gathered for a spirited rally featuring IAM International President Brian Bryant, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, IAM-endorsed gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson, and U.S. Senate candidate Troy Jackson. The event underscored the urgent need for working people to stand together and The post Workers vs. Billionaires: IAM International President Brian Bryant Rallies with Sen. Bernie Sanders, Working People Champions on Labor Day appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Falsehoods and Inconsistencies: UAW Files Unfair Labor Practice Charges Against GE Aerospace for Failing to Bargain in Good Faith

The UAW has filed unfair labor practice charges alleging that GE Aerospace has bargained in bad faith, due to inconsistencies and false statements about bargaining. The post Falsehoods and Inconsistencies: UAW Files Unfair Labor Practice Charges Against GE Aerospace for Failing to Bargain in Good Faith appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

Striking IAM Union Members at Toledo’s Libbey Glass Get Support from Congresswoman Kaptur

Approximately 84 members of the IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Local 1297 (District 54) at Libbey Glass in Toledo are still on strike since Friday, Aug. 22 to protest the company’s unfair labor practices after company leadership failed to bargain in good faith and propose a fair contract offer to its The post Striking IAM Union Members at Toledo’s Libbey Glass Get Support from Congresswoman Kaptur appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→