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BWI Membership Connects with Air Transport Territory Chief of Staff in Home Station Visit

IAM Air Transport Territory Chief of Staff Edison Fraser recently visited his home station and membership at Baltimore’s Thurgood Marshall International Airport. While walking the property, Fraser spoke to members at Southwest, United, and American Airlines, emphasizing the importance of connecting with our members, regardless of station size. He also highlighted IAM General Vice President The post BWI Membership Connects with Air Transport Territory Chief of Staff in Home Station Visit appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Local 701 Members at Finkl Steel Say Solidarity is Key to Progress in 122-Year Legacy

Leaders of the IAM Midwest Territory recently visited one of the longest-standing union shops in the IAM Union to meet with members and company management before upcoming negotiations.  A. Finkl and Sons Steel Company was founded in 1879, in the aftermath of the great Chicago Fire of 1871, which destroyed 3 square miles of the The post IAM Local 701 Members at Finkl Steel Say Solidarity is Key to Progress in 122-Year Legacy appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico Workers and Allies Hold Solidarity Rally Demanding a Fair Contract

IAM Union workers at Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico (LTPR), standing shoulder to shoulder with union allies and community supporters, rallied outside the company’s Aguadilla facility this week to demand what they have earned: a fair contract that values their labor, safety, and dignity. For nearly three years, the skilled aviation workers at LTPR have been The post Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico Workers and Allies Hold Solidarity Rally Demanding a Fair Contract appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IP Bryant, GVP Bennett Join IAM Local 2471 Members for Grand Opening of New Alstom Rail Manufacturing Facility

IAM leadership was on hand to join IAM Local 2471 (District 19) members as Alstom opened its newest operation, Car Body Shell Plant 4, in Hornell, New York. The $75 million manufacturing and testing facility brings railcar body manufacturing from Brazil back to Alstom’s facilities in the southern tier of western New York state. Alstom The post IP Bryant, GVP Bennett Join IAM Local 2471 Members for Grand Opening of New Alstom Rail Manufacturing Facility appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

UAW Executive Board Elects Laura Dickerson as Vice President to Succeed Chuck Browning

The UAW International Executive Board has elected Region 1A Director Laura Dickerson to serve as Vice President and Director of the Ford Department, succeeding Vice President Chuck Browning, who will retire at the end of this month.  The post UAW Executive Board Elects Laura Dickerson as Vice President to Succeed Chuck Browning appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

UAW Region 1 Makes History: Tentative Agreement Reached at Evolution After Two-Year Organizing Fight

After nearly two years of organizing, determination, and hard-fought negotiations, UAW Region 1 is proud to announce that a tentative agreement has been reached for approximately 700 Game Presenters (Dealers) at Evolution, one of the largest online gaming platforms in the nation. The post UAW Region 1 Makes History: Tentative Agreement Reached at Evolution After Two-Year Organizing Fight appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

IAM Local 1458 Family Member Forges New Path with Historic Scholarship

Donna Sands, wife of an IAM Local 1458 (District 1888) lifetime member, is making history. She’s the first recipient of the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) scholarship to Franklin University, which was recently presented at the USA’s 12th Annual Fundraising Gala in Washington, D.C. Sands has dedicated over 18 years to the Graham Farm & Nature The post IAM Local 1458 Family Member Forges New Path with Historic Scholarship appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Autoworkers Score Major Victory in Tennessee as GM Announces $4 Billion Reinvestment in U.S. Plants

In a historic move signaling a shift in the American auto industry, General Motors announced a $4 billion reinvestment across three U.S. plants—including a major investment in its Spring Hill facility in Tennessee. The move brings thousands of good union jobs back to the South and underscores the rising power of autoworkers in a region long written off by corporate America.  The post Autoworkers Score Major Victory in Tennessee as GM Announces $4 Billion Reinvestment in U.S. Plants appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

IAM Union Stays in Fight Against Cuts to Military Veterans’ Care, Benefits

Thousands of veterans rallied on the National Mall in Washington D.C., on June 6, the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings that began the end to World War II. The ongoing actions of the so-called DOGE committee and proposed spending cuts being considered by Congress have already hit many current military veterans hard, and the The post IAM Union Stays in Fight Against Cuts to Military Veterans’ Care, Benefits appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM District 19 Charity Golf Tournament Supports Guide Dogs 

IAM District 19’s 10th annual Southeast Championship Charity Golf Tournament continued its tradition of a great day on the links for an even better cause. The Chattanooga, Tenn., event helped raise approximately $70,000 for the IAM’s favorite charity, Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines. More than 100 participants and numerous sponsors showed up to The post IAM District 19 Charity Golf Tournament Supports Guide Dogs  appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Luis Silvas Appointed Western Territory Special Representative

IAM International President Brian Bryant has announced the appointment of Luis Silvas as a Special Representative in the Western Territory, effective June 7, 2025. Silvas is moving from his role as an Education Representative at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center. “Luis embodies what it means to be a union leader, grounded in The post Luis Silvas Appointed Western Territory Special Representative appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Autoworkers Score Major Victory as GM Reinvests Billions in U.S. Plants Following Auto Tariffs

General Motors announced yesterday it will invest $4 billion over the next two years across three U.S. plants in Michigan, Kansas, and Tennessee—bringing thousands of good union jobs back to the U.S. The post Autoworkers Score Major Victory as GM Reinvests Billions in U.S. Plants Following Auto Tariffs appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

Join “APWU Live: Contract Townhall” on Wednesday June 11 at 7 p.m. EST

June 10, 2025Join APWU President Mark Dimondstein and members of the National Negotiations Committee  on Wednesday, June 11 at 7 p.m. EST for an update on the recent Tentative Agreement (TA) on the main 2024-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Contracttentative agreement Join APWU President Mark Dimondstein and members of the National Negotiations Committee (NNC) on Wednesday, June 11 at 7 p.m. EST for an update on the recent Tentative Agreement (TA) on the main 2024-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement reached between the APWU and USPS on June 2, and unanimously approved by the Rank and File Bargaining Advisory Committee on June 4. They will be answering your questions LIVE on-air, so make sure you tune in or submit questions in advance! This union contract – with no concessions – is a strong foundation for postal workers to build on for the future and use to fight back against any attacks on our public Postal Service. President Dimondstein wants to make sure your questions are addressed so that you are prepared to vote when your ballot arrives in the mail. Take time to review the summary terms highlighting the benefits that it guarantees postal workers for the next three years and join our livestream that dives into the provisions of the TA and answers any questions you may have. Click Here to submit a question or fill out the form below.Continue reading→

IAM Union Applauds House Freshmen for Supporting Fair Trade Policies

IAM Union International President Brian Bryant recently expressed his appreciation to a coalition of House Freshmen for signing a letter supporting fair trade practices, including a renegotiation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and the reauthorization of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program. “On behalf of the 600,000 active and retired members The post IAM Union Applauds House Freshmen for Supporting Fair Trade Policies appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Union Scores Big Wins in Federal Sector Organizing Effort

As part of a strategic initiative to organize workers across National Parks and the Forest Service, the IAM Organizing Department and National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) has secured multiple election victories within the National Parks and Forest Service — all in Colorado. These wins collectively cover an impressive 650 employees, laying the groundwork for The post IAM Union Scores Big Wins in Federal Sector Organizing Effort appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Union Gears Up for 2025 Transportation Conference in Las Vegas, Focusing on the Future of Labor

The IAM Union is set to hold its 2025 Transportation Conference at Caesars Palace Hotel in Las Vegas from June 23-25. The IAM Union delegates who will attend the conference work primarily in the airline and railroad industries. The conference will highlight the IAM’s powerful presence in these sectors. Conference Details: Location: Caesars Palace Hotel, 3570 The post IAM Union Gears Up for 2025 Transportation Conference in Las Vegas, Focusing on the Future of Labor appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→