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The IAM Union Rail Division is closely monitoring Union Pacific’s proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern. While this merger promises to reshape the freight rail landscape, it raises serious concerns about community safety, job security/workers’ rights, competition, and long-term industry stability. The IAM Union Rail Division urges complete transparency throughout the Surface Transportation Board’s regulatory The post IAM Union Rail Division Statement on Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Merger Announcement appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Union Headquarters employees in Upper Marlboro, Md., recently joined together for a summer BBQ luncheon hosted by the IAM General Secretary-Treasurer’s Office to benefit the IAM’s favorite charity, Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines (GDA | TLC). With a donation, attendees enjoyed a full cookout menu that included burgers, hot dogs, veggie The post IAM General Secretary-Treasurer’s Office Hosts Headquarters Cookout Fundraiser for Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM District 1888 Directing Business Representative Bill Benson details the negotiation preparation process for a new contract with NWI Aerostructure in Tennessee. Approximately 265 IAM Union members work at the company, which specializes in large-scale machining and assembly of aircraft components for major aerospace clients. Watch the video report here. The current five-year contract is The post District 1888 Members at NWI Aerostructures Train for Upcoming Negotiations appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM members Richard Turner and Melissa McRonney-Apaw were among 20 other members who recently attended the Leadership II class at the IAM’s Winspisinger Education and Technology Center. Turner and McRonney-Apaw share their backgrounds and roles within their locals, highlighting their current positions as union representatives and educators at their home locals. Watch the video report The post Winpisinger Center’s Leadership II Class Shows Vital Importance of Legislative Advocacy, Union Ethics appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM District 19 has reached a tentative agreement, covering approximately 1,300 freight rail members with the Union Pacific Railroad (UP). “Our membership asked us to stand strong for a contract that includes no takeaways and makes improvements to pay, vacation and healthcare – and that’s exactly what we’ve delivered,” said IAM District 19 President and The post IAM Reaches Strong Tentative Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

ST. LOUIS, July 27, 2025 – More than 3,200 IAM District 837 members at Boeing facilities in St. Louis, St. Charles, Mo., and Mascoutah, Ill., have overwhelmingly voted to reject the company’s contract offer during a vote held on Sunday, July 27. IAM Union members delivered a clear message: the proposal from Boeing Defense fell The post IAM District 837 Members in St. Louis Vote to Reject Boeing Defense Contract appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

WICHITA, Kan., July 26, 2025 – Nearly 500 members of IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Local 639 (District 70) in Wichita, Kan., have voted to ratify a strong four-year labor agreement with Bombardier. Contract highlights include: Annual general wage increases of 4%, 3%, 3%, and 5%.          Retirement The post IAM Local 639 Members at Wichita’s Bombardier Vote to Secure Strong Four-Year Labor Contract appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Click Here to view this edition of IAM UNION on the Hill. The post IAM Union on the Hill: Fight for worker rights — Airline, rail worker exclusion — Stop TVA sale appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→