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IAM Union Members at Toledo’s Libbey Glass Ratify Union-Proposed Offer in Effort to End 11-Week Strike

TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 7, 2025 – After 11 weeks on strike to protest the company’s unfair labor practices, members of IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Local 1297 (District 54) at Libbey Glass in Toledo voted on Friday, Nov. 7 to ratify a union-proposed agreement aimed at ending the work stoppage that began on The post IAM Union Members at Toledo’s Libbey Glass Ratify Union-Proposed Offer in Effort to End 11-Week Strike appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

UAW Region 1, Amalgamated Local 1781, BCBSM & BCN Labor Day Parade

UAW Region 1, Amalgamated Local 1781, Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI and Blue Care Network marching in celebration of the 2025 Labor Day Parade. The 2025 theme was “Michigan Labor: Unwaivered, Unconquered, Unbreakable” The post UAW Region 1, Amalgamated Local 1781, BCBSM & BCN Labor Day Parade appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

Miami Area Local Attains Proclamation Honoring USPS 250 from Miami-Dade County Commission

Miami Area Local President Wanda Harris recently secured a proclamation from the Miami-Dade County Commission on Sept 24. Wanda used the relationships she has built with local labor leaders over the years and a very pro-union mayor, Daniella Levine Cava, to help obtain a proclamation from the Miami-Dade County Office, Board of County Commissioners, signed […] The post Miami Area Local Attains Proclamation Honoring USPS 250 from Miami-Dade County Commission appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

Region 1A, Local 174, Unit 347 Joins the Monroe County Opportunity Program

UAW Local 174, Unit 347 joins the Monroe County Opportunity Program (MCOP). MCOP is a nonprofit community action agency dedicated to reducing poverty, improving quality of life, and promoting self-sufficiency in Monroe County, Michigan. Through a variety of services, MCOP supports individuals and families in need, focusing on housing, food security, senior services, and financial […] The post Region 1A, Local 174, Unit 347 Joins the Monroe County Opportunity Program appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

UAW Region 4 Local 95 – Mercy Clinic East Workers Go On Strike

More than 130 workers at Mercy Clinic East including nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants and maintenance staff went on strike July 2, 2025, for better working conditions, as well as improved benefits. The health system, located in Janesville, Wisconsin, wanted to pass significant increases in costs to members that pale in comparison to the already […] The post UAW Region 4 Local 95 – Mercy Clinic East Workers Go On Strike appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

Lucas County 911 Dispatch Unit of Region 2B UAW Local 12 Contract Ratified

UAW Lucas County 911 Dispatchers Region 2B On Wednesday, October 8th, the Lucas County 911 Dispatch Unit of UAW Local 12 officially ratified its second collective bargaining agreement. Negotiations began in May, with the Bargaining Committee working tirelessly to secure fair and meaningful improvements for the membership. Left to Right: Bargaining Stewards Krys Mangold and […] The post Lucas County 911 Dispatch Unit of Region 2B UAW Local 12 Contract Ratified appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

Peak Season Exception Period Set for Calendar Year 2025

On Nov. 3, the APWU and USPS agreed to the annual Peak Season Exception Period Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which includes the hiring of Postal Service annuitants as Holiday Clerk Assistants (HCAs). The 2025 Peak Season Exception Period will be from November 1 (Pay Period 2025-24) through December 26 (Pay Period 2026-1). HCAs will be […] The post Peak Season Exception Period Set for Calendar Year 2025 appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

WATCH: APWU Solidarity Call with Union Family

APWU President Mark Dimondstein hosts international postal workers, federal workers, and Starbucks workers for an important solidarity call. APWU members heard the significant struggles of workers in the US and around the world, their impact on postal workers, and the actions we can take to support our union family. The post WATCH: APWU Solidarity Call with Union Family appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

Union Building In Unlikely Places: Why Biotech Lab Workers in Chicago Chose IAM Union

This article was featured in the Winter 2025-2026 IAM Journal  and was written by IAM Communications Representative Angela Colaizzi. Longtime IAM Midwest Territory International Representatives Chris Tucker and Geny Ulloa have experienced almost every kind of union organizing campaign. No matter the industry, there’s a typical process for building a union. But when it comes The post Union Building In Unlikely Places: Why Biotech Lab Workers in Chicago Chose IAM Union appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Pride in Every Product: IAM Union Leaders Tour Wisconsin Facilities Showcasing IAM Skill at Mercury Marine and John Deere

IAM Union International President Brian Bryant and Resident General Vice President Jody Bennett, along with Chief of Staff Vinny Addeo, recently visited IAM Local 1947 members from Mercury Marine and Local 873 member from John Deere in Wisconsin. Local officials hosted tours for the IAM officers and staff. Bryant recounts his recent visits to both The post Pride in Every Product: IAM Union Leaders Tour Wisconsin Facilities Showcasing IAM Skill at Mercury Marine and John Deere appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Local 1297 Members Stand Strong for Fairness and the Future of Toledo’s Glass Industry

Proudly known as America’s “Glass City,” Toledo’s legacy has always been shaped by the skill, pride, and solidarity of its working people. Today, IAM Local 1297 (District 54) members at Libbey Glass are carrying that legacy forward — standing together for fairness, respect, and a strong future for their families and community. Since Aug. 23, The post IAM Local 1297 Members Stand Strong for Fairness and the Future of Toledo’s Glass Industry appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

RECAP: 2025 Local Union Officers Institute

In the beginning of October, our Local Union Officers joined together at Black Lake for a week of training, fellowship, and networking. Delegates attended core workshops that included training on their specific roles and local union administrative responsibilities. Our officers' week also included workshops to deepen their knowledge of appeals and union elections, building powerful contract campaigns, and a leadership roundtable with the UAW Legal Department. The post RECAP: 2025 Local Union Officers Institute appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

Keep Case In Burlington: UAW Members and Leaders to Rally to Save Burlington, Iowa from CNH’s Plan to Close Iconic Factory and Offshore Good Jobs

In the latest attack on southeast Iowa’s working class, multibillion transnational corporation Case New Holland (CNH) is threatening to devastate the blue-collar community of Burlington, Iowa, by closing a nearly century-old plant. The post Keep Case In Burlington: UAW Members and Leaders to Rally to Save Burlington, Iowa from CNH’s Plan to Close Iconic Factory and Offshore Good Jobs appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

Ohio Auxiliary Secures Proclamation in Successful National Campaign

The Ohio Postal Workers Union (OPWU) Auxiliary, based in Columbus, OH, is one of the latest organizations to announce that they have secured local government support for the Postal Service during the APWU’s National Proclamation Campaign. The Columbus, OH City Council passed a resolution, the equivalent of a proclamation in Ohio, on Sept. 29, honoring […] The post Ohio Auxiliary Secures Proclamation in Successful National Campaign appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

UNION PLUS- CREDIT CARDS

Union Member benefits for the holiday season and beyond ✨ Celebrate the season with the Union Plus Credit Card. No annual fee* means more money for what matters most, creating magic this holiday season and throughout the year ahead. *See Terms, Rates and Fees. Click here for details. The post UNION PLUS- CREDIT CARDS appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

IAM Union Urges Stronger Labor Enforcement, Job Protections in USMCA Review

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5, 2025 — The 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), North America’s largest aerospace, defense and airline union, is calling on the U.S. Trade Representative to strengthen labor enforcement, raise wage standards, and close loopholes that allow offshoring of aerospace, manufacturing and other jobs under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement The post IAM Union Urges Stronger Labor Enforcement, Job Protections in USMCA Review appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Senator Hawley Letter Continues Calls for Boeing to ‘Get a Deal Done’ with 3,200 Striking IAM Union St. Louis Defense Workers

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 5, 2025 – U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has sent a letter to Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg urging the company to “negotiate in good faith” and “quickly reach an agreement that the IAM 837 machinists can afford to accept,” continuing growing bipartisan pressure on Boeing to end its strike in St. Louis. The post Senator Hawley Letter Continues Calls for Boeing to ‘Get a Deal Done’ with 3,200 Striking IAM Union St. Louis Defense Workers appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee Urge Boeing to Negotiate in Good Faith as IAM Union St. Louis Defense Strike Enters Third Month

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2025 – Five members of the Senate Armed Services Committee are urging Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg to negotiate in good faith and reach a fair agreement with more than 3,200 striking members of IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) District 837 in the St. Louis area who have The post Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee Urge Boeing to Negotiate in Good Faith as IAM Union St. Louis Defense Strike Enters Third Month appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→