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Deadline Extended! Last Chance to Register for the September 2025 Retirees Education and Strategy Program

The deadline is fast approaching to register for the Retirees Education and Strategy Program (RESP) to be held at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, Md. from September 21-26, 2025. Read the call letter here. Registrations must be received by Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. The RESP program, offered by the IAM The post Deadline Extended! Last Chance to Register for the September 2025 Retirees Education and Strategy Program appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Union Shows Powerful Solidarity at LCLAA’s 25th National Convention

The strength, diversity, and unity of the IAM Union were front and center this week as IAM Union members and leaders gathered at the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement’s (LCLAA) 25th National Membership Convention in Atlanta. IAM Union delegates from across the country participated in a full slate of workshops, panel discussions, and plenary The post IAM Union Shows Powerful Solidarity at LCLAA’s 25th National Convention appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM International President’s Classic Raises Over $150,000 for Maine MILL Museum

The 2025 IAM International President’s Classic golf tournament brought together IAM members, labor allies, and supporters from across North America for a day of camaraderie, solidarity, and purpose—all to benefit an important cause. Held at Fox Ridge Golf Club in Auburn, Maine, the charity tournament raised more than $150,000 for the Maine Museum of Innovation, The post IAM International President’s Classic Raises Over $150,000 for Maine MILL Museum appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Norfolk Botanical Garden Employees Vote to Join IAM Union

Workers at Norfolk Botanical Garden have voted in favor of union representation by IAM Union. In a July 23 election, employees cast their ballots by a margin of 43-23, joining IAM Local 10 after months of organizing efforts by IAM Southern Assistant Organizing Coordinator Bridget Fitzgerald. The campaign was sparked by an organizing win for The post Norfolk Botanical Garden Employees Vote to Join IAM Union appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

UAW Statement on Detroit Mayoral Primary Results

Our members endorsed Pastor Kinloch because we want a mayor unafraid to stand up and fight for every block in Detroit. For too long, politicians have focused on downtown. While developers and billionaires have had a feast, too many of Detroit’s working people haven’t had a plate. Pastor Kinloch stood by UAW members—on strike and […] The post UAW Statement on Detroit Mayoral Primary Results appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

Back and Better Than Ever: Maine Local S6 Reunites Through Solidarity Picnic

More than 800 IAM Local S6 members and their families came together on Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Pittston Fairgrounds for the 2025 Solidarity Re-Union Picnic, which blended fun, food, and family with the power of union solidarity. The picnic, a longtime tradition for Local S6, was last held in 2019 before being paused due The post Back and Better Than Ever: Maine Local S6 Reunites Through Solidarity Picnic appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Register Now Open for the 2025 IAM Safety and Health Conference

Registration is now open for the 2025 IAM Safety and Health Conference to be held from October 19 – 24, 2023, at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD. Download the call letter and registration information. The conference will cover a variety of workplace safety and health issues, including but not The post Register Now Open for the 2025 IAM Safety and Health Conference appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Register Now for the 2025 IAM Safety and Health Conference

Registration is now open for the 2025 IAM Safety and Health Conference to be held from October 19 – 24, 2025, at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD. Download the call letter and registration information. The conference will cover a variety of workplace safety and health issues, including but not The post Register Now for the 2025 IAM Safety and Health Conference appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Union Celebrates U.S. Coast Guard Birthday

The United States Congress passed the Revenue Marine Act on Aug. 4, 1790, establishing the Revenue Cutter Service at the urging of the first Secretary of Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. Today, the Revenue Cutter Service is known as the U.S. Coast Guard. Ten ships, known to be called “cutters” for their fast moving and shallow draw The post IAM Union Celebrates U.S. Coast Guard Birthday appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM District 837 Members in St. Louis Reject Latest Boeing Offer, Strike for Fair Contract

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 3, 2025 – Approximately 3,200 highly-skilled IAM Union members at Boeing facilities in St. Louis, St. Charles, Mo., and Mascoutah, Ill. voted on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025 to reject a modified four-year labor agreement with Boeing. This vote follows members’ overwhelming rejection of Boeing’s earlier proposal on Sunday, July 27. A strike will The post IAM District 837 Members in St. Louis Reject Latest Boeing Offer, Strike for Fair Contract appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Union Leaders Condemn Texas Redistricting Push 

AUSTIN, Texas, July 31, 2025 — Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), IAM Union Southern Territory General Vice President Craig Martin and IAM Texas State Council President Taylor Rehmet issued the following statement in response to efforts by Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas lawmakers to redraw The post IAM Union Leaders Condemn Texas Redistricting Push  appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

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 The post IAM Union Blasts Trump’s 35% Tariff on Canada appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

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 The post IAM Union District 837 Members at Boeing Defense in St. Louis to Vote on Modified Contract Offer appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

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 […] The post UAW Workers at Challenge Manufacturing Win Major Wage Gains, Tentative Deal Reached After Workers Stood Up to Company Rhetoric appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

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, The post IAM District 4 Wins Voluntary Recognition for Maryland Veterans Home Nurses appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

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 The post AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler Visits Atlanta, Supports Delta Workers’ Union Effort appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→