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The IAM Wood Pulp & Paper Council (WPPC) fired up the grills online this year, hosting its annual Chillin’ & Grillin’ for GDA Virtual BBQ Competition in support of the IAM’s favorite charity, Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines (GDA | TLC). Watch the video recap here. The excitement and spirit of community came through as 20 The post IAM Wood Pulp & Paper Council Hosts Virtual BBQ, Raises Over $20,000 for Guide Dogs of America appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

The International Labor Communications Association will hold its biennial convention this year in New Orleans from Nov. 18 to 20, 2025. This three-day event includes community service and networking receptions, the ILCA awards, and a robust schedule of panels and workshops around a theme befitting the times to be announced soon. The ILCA supports labor communicators in The post International Labor Communications Associations Will Hold Biennial Convention in New Orleans appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

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→