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TRENTON, N.J. – The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) issued the following statement after sending a letter urging Gov. Phil Murphy to sign the Motor Vehicle Open Recall Notice and Fair Compensation Act (A4380/S3309) into law without changes: “The legislation, which passed the New Jersey Legislature with strong bipartisan support, would require auto The post IAM Union Urges Gov. Murphy to Sign Bipartisan Motor Vehicle Open Recall Notice and Fair Compensation Act appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

The Iowa State Council recently held a conference in Altoona, Iowa to energize union voters and to discuss political issues impacting working families there. The post IAM Politics and Voting Power Discussed in Iowa appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

WASHINGTON, August 24, 2025 — The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM) celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP), the first labor union led by African Americans to join the American Federation of Labor (AFL). WATCH: IAM Union and TCU/IAM commemorative The post IAM and TCU/IAM Celebrate 100th Anniversary of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Union and TCU/IAM commemorative video honoring the 100th anniversary of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, highlighting the sacrifices and achievements of the Pullman porters and the lasting impact of Randolph’s leadership.  The post Celebrating the 100 Year Anniversary of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 22, 2025 – Approximately 84 members of the IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Local 1297 (District 54) at Libbey Glass in Toledo are going on strike tonight, Friday, Aug. 22 at 11:59 p.m. ET to protest the company’s unfair labor practices after company leadership failed to bargain in good faith and propose The post IAM Union Members at Toledo’s Libbey Glass to Go on Strike as Company Fails to Bargain in Good Faith appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

ATLANTA, Aug. 22, 2025 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) Rail Division and the Transportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU/IAM) announced the successful organizing victory for 90 Alstom employees who operate and maintain the Plane Train at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The election and results were announced on Aug. 20, 2025.  The Alstom workers are The post IAM Union and TCU/IAM Secure Organizing Victory for Alstom Workers at Atlanta Airport appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 21, 2025 — Approximately 317 members of IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Local 850 (District 171) in Oklahoma City, Okla., have overwhelmingly ratified a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). The contract, covering 317 full-time, part-time, and casual Air Traffic Controller (ATC) Instructors at the The post IAM Union Air Traffic Controller Instructors in Oklahoma City Ratify Contract  appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Local 912 members in the Cincinnati area have voted on to accept a new five-year agreement with General Electric Aerospace. The deal provides stability for nearly 600 members by improving and maintaining the defined benefit pension plan and building on the retirement savings plan. Additionally, the new agreement offers increased vacation time and improvements The post IAM Local 912 Members Ratify Forward-Looking Deal with GE Aerospace in Cincinnati appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Approximately 3,000 IAM Union members at McGee Air Services in Seattle, Paine Field, Portland, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Los Angeles, and Phoenix voted on Aug. 14 to approve a new collective bargaining agreement. The vote locks in a healthy gain to the workers’ pay and benefits under the contract. All active employees, or on The post IAM Union Ratifies Strong New Collective Bargaining Agreement with McGee Air Services appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM District 98 and Local 2058 secured a first collective bargaining agreement for a dedicated group of simulator technicians working at Harrisburg International Airport in Pennsylvania. The technicians are responsible for maintaining flight simulators that play a critical role in training Air Force Special Operations Command pilots. The group voted in February to join the The post IAM District 98 Achieves Strong First Contract for Simulator Technicians at Harrisburg Airport appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Union Local SC 711 members working for M1 Support Services and its subcontractors at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas have overwhelmingly ratified a strong new three-year collective bargaining agreement. The contract covers a wide range of skilled trades across 29 classifications – from aircraft mechanics and avionics technicians to supply clerks and The post IAM Local SC 711 Members at Nellis Air Force Base Ratify Strong, Industry-Leading Contract appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

At 8:56 P.M. Eastern daylight time this past Tuesday night, two methane-fueled BE-4 engines roared to life at pad 41, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.  With three million pounds of thrust, United Launch Alliance (ULA) first fully operational Vulcan rocket system was on its way to orbit with two military satellites up top for the The post United Launch Alliance (ULA) Flawlessly Launches Newest Rocket System appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

The IAM Union Local 2198 Young Workers Committee recently partnered with the Communities in Schools program at Elsik High School in Houston to donate more than 50 fully stocked backpacks to students in need. With the support of IAM Union Local 2198 members, officers, and IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes, this initiative brought essential school The post IAM Union Local 2198 Young Workers Committee Delivers Backpacks and Hope to Houston Students appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→