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IAM Local 912 Members Ratify Forward-Looking Deal with GE Aerospace in Cincinnati

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

IAM Union Ratifies Strong New Collective Bargaining Agreement with McGee Air Services

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 Achieves Strong First Contract for Simulator Technicians at Harrisburg Airport

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

IAM Local SC 711 Members at Nellis Air Force Base Ratify Strong, Industry-Leading Contract

IAM Union Local SC 711 members working for M1 Support Services and its subcontractors at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas have overwhelmingly ratified a strong new three-year collective bargaining agreement. The contract covers a wide range of skilled trades across 29 classifications – from aircraft mechanics and avionics technicians to supply clerks and The post IAM Local SC 711 Members at Nellis Air Force Base Ratify Strong, Industry-Leading Contract appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading

United Launch Alliance (ULA) Flawlessly Launches Newest Rocket System

At 8:56 P.M. Eastern daylight time this past Tuesday night, two methane-fueled BE-4 engines roared to life at pad 41, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.  With three million pounds of thrust, United Launch Alliance (ULA) first fully operational Vulcan rocket system was on its way to orbit with two military satellites up top for the The post United Launch Alliance (ULA) Flawlessly Launches Newest Rocket System appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading

IAM Union Local 2198 Young Workers Committee Delivers Backpacks and Hope to Houston Students

The IAM Union Local 2198 Young Workers Committee recently partnered with the Communities in Schools program at Elsik High School in Houston to donate more than 50 fully stocked backpacks to students in need. With the support of IAM Union Local 2198 members, officers, and IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes, this initiative brought essential school The post IAM Union Local 2198 Young Workers Committee Delivers Backpacks and Hope to Houston Students appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading

IAM Rail Division Condemns DOT Decision to Remove Workers’ Voice from Railroad Safety Advisory Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 15, 2025 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) Rail Division released the following statement condemning the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) decision to terminate the appointments of Josh Hartford, Special Assistant to the IAM Union International President and Don Grissom, TCU/IAM National Vice President and Carmen General The post IAM Rail Division Condemns DOT Decision to Remove Workers’ Voice from Railroad Safety Advisory Committee appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading

IAM Union Members at Atlantic Aviation Teterboro Overwhelmingly Ratify Strong New Contract

IAM Union members working at Atlantic Aviation Teterboro (TEB) have overwhelmingly ratified a new collective bargaining agreement, securing significant improvements in wages, benefits, and working conditions. The newly ratified agreement, negotiated by IAM District 142, includes: Wage increases for all levels and classifications $1,500 signing bonus Retroactive pay to the expiration of the contract Premium The post IAM Union Members at Atlantic Aviation Teterboro Overwhelmingly Ratify Strong New Contract appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading

IAM Union Urges Texas Congressional Delegation to Halt Job Cuts at Corpus Christi Army Depot

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Aug. 15, 2025 — The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), the largest defense and aerospace union in the United States, is calling on Texas U.S. Senators and U.S. Reps. Michael Cloud and Vincente Gonzalez to act immediately to stop the planned layoffs of nearly 900 workers at the Corpus The post IAM Union Urges Texas Congressional Delegation to Halt Job Cuts at Corpus Christi Army Depot appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading

IAM Union Members Stand United at APRI Conference

IAM Union members recently attended the A. Philip Randolph Institute’s (APRI) 54th Annual Education Conference. The theme “We Were Built For This” echoed throughout the conference, emphasizing the labor movement’s shared commitment to continue fighting for civil and human rights for all people. Flickr Album Facebook Album/Post X post “The APRI and the IAM share The post IAM Union Members Stand United at APRI Conference appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading

IAM Union Marks 90 Years of Social Security, Vows to Keep Fighting for Dignified Retirements for Working People

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14, 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 90th Anniversary of Social Security:  “On the 90th anniversary of Social Security, the IAM Union is reaffirming its commitment to protecting and strengthening the program that millions of working families The post IAM Union Marks 90 Years of Social Security, Vows to Keep Fighting for Dignified Retirements for Working People appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading

25th Annual District 77 GDA Charity Golf Tournament Raises Over $15,000 for Guide Dogs

The IAM Midwest Territory and District 77 celebrated a milestone this past Sunday with the 25th Annual Guide Dogs of America (GDA) Charity Golf Tournament, the “John Massetti Memorial,” in Minnesota. Fifty-six golfers hit the course, raising more than $15,000 for the Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines. The day also featured over The post 25th Annual District 77 GDA Charity Golf Tournament Raises Over $15,000 for Guide Dogs appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading

IAM Union Urges Missouri Congressional Delegation to Support Striking Boeing Defense Workers

Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) recently sent letters (Senators and Representatives) urging members of Missouri’s Congressional delegation to stand with more than 3,200 IAM District 837 members currently on strike at Boeing Defense facilities in St. Louis, St. Charles, Mo., and Mascoutah, Ill. In the letters The post IAM Union Urges Missouri Congressional Delegation to Support Striking Boeing Defense Workers appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading

IAM Local 1363 Members Win First Contract with Youngstown, Ohio Catholic Diocese 

IAM Local 1363 members who work for the Catholic Diocese in Youngstown, Ohio recently ratified their first contract. It was a collective bargaining agreement that had been 16 months in the making. “This agreement represents not only improved terms, but also the beginning of a renewed commitment to job responsibilities, accountability, and employment security,” said The post IAM Local 1363 Members Win First Contract with Youngstown, Ohio Catholic Diocese  appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading