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IAM District 77 Members Lend a Hand to Minnesota Veterans

IAM District 77 members recently volunteered to support the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MAC-V), continuing a strong tradition of giving back to those in need. IAM members from Locals 469, 737, 1575, and 112 – alongside IAM Midwest Territory staff and retired Midwest Territory Chief of Staff Luther Williams – joined forces to help The post IAM District 77 Members Lend a Hand to Minnesota Veterans appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading

IAM Union Members at Toledo’s Libbey Glass Vote to Reject Company Contract Offer, Strike for Fairness

TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 9, 2025 – Approximately 84 members of the IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Local 1297 (District 54) at Libbey Glass in Toledo voted overwhelmingly Saturday to reject the company’s contract offer and go on strike beginning on Friday, Aug. 22 at 11:59 p.m. ET. IAM Union members cite unfair The post IAM Union Members at Toledo’s Libbey Glass Vote to Reject Company Contract Offer, Strike for Fairness appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading

UAW Statement on International Motors (Navistar) Union Election

The following statement regarding tonight’s union election results can be attributed to the UAW: “Once again, the statewide political and business elites have closed ranks to protect their power and privilege, stacking the deck against Alabama workers. The statewide business lobby and their allies in government poured tens of thousands of dollars into commercials, digital […] The post UAW Statement on International Motors (Navistar) Union Election appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading

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