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Dear IAM Family, Once again, our nation’s federal employees and federal contract workers are facing the threat of a government shutdown on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. And once again, hardworking men and women, many of them proud IAM and NFFE-IAM members, are being treated as pawns in a political game. The IAM strongly urges a The post A Message to IAM Federal Employees and Federal Contract Workers Regarding a Possible Government Shutdown appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Last weekend, the IAM Union Michigan State Council held its fall meeting in Saginaw, Michigan, where IAM delegates discussed the current state of politics, voter mobilization, and the need to support the Machinists Non-Partisan Political League (MNPL). The post Michigan State Council Educates Members about High Stakes Politics appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Last weekend, the IAM Union Michigan State Council held its fall meeting in Saginaw, Michigan, where IAM delegates discussed the current state of politics, voter mobilization, and the need to support the Machinists Non-Partisan Political League (MNPL). The post Michigan State Council Educates Members about High Stakes Politics appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

President Rich Howell offers a comprehensive report from the Pennsylvania State Council of the IAM 2025 conference, detailing several significant updates and presentations. Watch video here. The conference featured key speakers such as IAM Chief of Staff Vinny Addeo, who discussed the political climate in Washington, D.C., and its impact on union members, alongside a The post The Pennsylvania State Council of the IAM holds a successful Conference appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

The IAM is proud to welcome a new group of civilian aircraft mechanics and electronic maintenance technicians employed by Yulista Aerospace and Defense at Kirtland Air Force Base, who voted unanimously to join IAM Local 794 in Albuquerque, N.M. Fair pay, safe working conditions, reliable scheduling, and a voice in major workplace decisions were among The post Civilian Aircraft Mechanics at Kirtland AFB Vote Unanimously to Join IAM Local 794 appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2025 – Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), released the following statement on the possibility of a government shutdown:  “The IAM Union strongly urges Congress to fund the federal government and avoid a shutdown, which would affect tens of thousands of IAM federal The post IAM Union Urges Bipartisan Solution to Keep Government Open, Condemns White House Threat of Mass Firings appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

St. LOUIS, Sept. 26, 2025— IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) District 837 released the following statement: “The bargaining committees for Boeing and IAM 837 have agreed to return to negotiations on Monday with the help of a federal mediator in an effort to find a path to end the strike.” The The post IAM District 837 Members and Boeing Defense Will Return to Negotiations on Monday appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes has appointed longtime IAM Local S6 member Stephen Stewart as an IAM International Auditor, effective Oct. 1, 2025. Stewart will help ensure the financial stewardship of IAM Districts and Locals across Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York. “Stephen Stewart has consistently demonstrated the highest level The post Stephen Stewart Appointed IAM International Auditor appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Calling all IAM District and Local Communicators. The IAM is encouraging you to take part in the 2020 IAM Newsletter and Website contests. The contest is a great opportunity for your hard work to be recognized by your brothers and sisters across the IAM Union. Enter using the link below: 2024 Newsletter and Website Contests The post Enter the 2024 IAM Newsletter and Website Contests 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: Congressional backing for Boeing strike — CCAD job security appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

The IAM Human Rights Department kicked off their 2025 convention in Atlanta with a reminder of how struggle leads to progress. Actress Debra Straida performed in a recreation scene of the Washerwoman’s Strike of 1881 in Atlanta. The women had gone on strike in July 1881 over low pay, lack of respect, and working conditions The post IAM Opens 2025 Human Rights Conference on Mission to Break Barriers appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→