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UAW President Shawn Fain on NYC Mayor’s Race: “We don’t need another hack politician like Cuomo”

Ahead of Tuesday's primary election for New York City mayor, the UAW released a new video narrated by President Shawn Fain in an enthusiastic endorsement of Zohran Mamdani. The post UAW President Shawn Fain on NYC Mayor’s Race: “We don’t need another hack politician like Cuomo” appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

IAM Union & Allies Advocate for American-Made Ship Production

On Tuesday, IAM Union leaders, a congressional delegation and local shipbuilders gathered at Boston Ship Repair, an IAM-represented repair yard in downtown Boston, to call attention to the need to reinvigorate America’s domestic shipbuilding and repair industry. In recent years, global shipping companies have overwhelmingly chosen to use cheap labor and materials to source vessels The post IAM Union & Allies Advocate for American-Made Ship Production appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Veterans Services Program Continues to Deliver Life-Changing Earned Benefits to Members and Families

The IAM Veterans Services Program continues to demonstrate its powerful impact in 2025, helping scores of IAM military veterans receive the benefits they have earned through their service and sacrifice. The program has already helped 57 veterans this year achieve increases in their overall disability ratings, resulting in a remarkable total increase of 1,590%. These The post IAM Veterans Services Program Continues to Deliver Life-Changing Earned Benefits to Members and Families appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

International Convention Gavels

This article was featured in the Summer 2025 IAM Journal and was written by IAM Communications Representative Bill Harkum. The gavels used at the 2024 International Convention in New York City symbolize the diverse crafts and skills of our membership. Four unique gavels were produced by four proud lodges within the Eastern Territory. The IAM Ritual used The post International Convention Gavels appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Union Kicks Off 2025 Transportation Conference in Las Vegas, Focusing on Building a Better Tomorrow

The IAM Union opened its 2025 Transportation Conference in Las Vegas on Monday. Over 800 IAM Union delegates are in attendance at the conference, and work primarily in the airline and railroad industries. The conference highlights the IAM’s powerful presence in these sectors. View photos here. Under the banner of “Building a Better Tomorrow,” this The post IAM Union Kicks Off 2025 Transportation Conference in Las Vegas, Focusing on Building a Better Tomorrow appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Joins Striking Local 701 Members on Arrow Gear Picket Line

The solidarity was strong on the picket line as IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Cicinelli joined striking members of IAM Local 701 outside Arrow Gear in Downers Grove, Ill. Local 701 members walked off the job May 5 to demand fair wages, affordable healthcare, and a contract that respects their work and dedication. The post IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Joins Striking Local 701 Members on Arrow Gear Picket Line appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Florida Sugar Workers Lobby On Capitol Hill

IAM Union Florida sugar workers who are members of IAM Union Local 2152 (District 166) recently hit Capitol Hill to speak in support of updates to Farm Bill sugar provisions in the current reconciliation package. These provisions have received strong, bipartisan support in past Farm Bill deliberations. Since the expiration of the 2018 Farm Bill The post IAM Florida Sugar Workers Lobby On Capitol Hill appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM International President Brian Bryant Joins Bernie Sanders Rally with Fiery Call to Fight Oligarchy

In a powerful show of labor solidarity and grassroots energy, IAM International President Brian Bryant joined U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, and U.S. Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) at a packed rally in Fort Worth, Texas, sending a clear message: it’s time to take our country back from the billionaire class The post IAM International President Brian Bryant Joins Bernie Sanders Rally with Fiery Call to Fight Oligarchy appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Bill LePinske Appointed IAM Midwest Territory Coordinator

IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Bill LePinske to serve as Midwest Territory Coordinator, effective June 1, 2025. LePinske had served as an International Representative after joining the Midwest Territory’s staff in 2017. He has most recently served as the territory’s National Labor Relations Board representative, which helps file for union elections for workers The post Bill LePinske Appointed IAM Midwest Territory Coordinator appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM District 837 Hosts Leadership Tour of Boeing St. Louis Facilities Ahead of Vital Negotiations

IAM District 837 President and Directing Business Representative Tom Boelling recently led a high-level tour of Boeing’s St. Louis-area facilities, joined by IAM Resident General Vice President Jody Bennett. The tour provided an in-depth look at the critical aerospace manufacturing work being performed by IAM members across three key locations: St. Louis, St. Charles, Mo., The post IAM District 837 Hosts Leadership Tour of Boeing St. Louis Facilities Ahead of Vital Negotiations appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Second Payment of $15 Million Settlement for Part-time Regular Workers Announced

June 22, 2025Second Payment of $15 Million Settlement for Part-time Regular Workers Announced Part-Time RegularsAwards and SettlementsMaintenance Division The second payment of the Part-time Regular (PTR) settlement is now being processed. APWU set aside $750,000 to cover anyone missed during the first payments. The second and final payments have now started processing. The payment was calculated using the same criteria as the first payment. The payment amounts will range from $965 to $50. Please note that some employees will not qualify for a second payment due to their individual situation. Fifty Full-time Regular Promotions The criteria established for Part-Time Regulars (PTRs) to be converted to a full-time position are as follows: 1. A current PTR who has been working 28 to 30 hours per week consistently.  A PTR will be converted in place (same office, same daysoff, expanded hours). Employees can request to be converted to a Full-time Custodian or as a Building Maintenance Custodian, PS 5, subject to successful completion of the Bulk Mail Center (BMC) test. The USPS and APWU jointly selected 50 employees nationwide for promotion. Each employee at the selected location will receive a letter from the USPS offering them the option to become a full-time employee. Employees will have the right to decline to be converted to a Full-time Regular (FTR), the decline must be in writing. We will select from another location if we do not receive a total of 50 PTRs seeking conversion to FTR.  Tentative Locations for Full-Time Conversion: Arkadelphia, AR Mount Ida, AR North Little Rock, AR Flagstaff, AZ Prescott Valley, AZ Diamond Springs, CA Indio, CA Los Angeles, CA Washington, DC Columbus, GA Valdosta, GA Hilo, HI Emmett, ID Lewiston, ID Highland, IN Gretna, LA Riverdale, MD Millinocket, ME Milian, MI St. Claire, MI Prior Lake, MN Boonville, MO Kansas City, MO Fremont, NE Pennington, NJ Raton, NM Auburn, NY Utopia, NY Altus, OK Broken Arrow, OK Lake Oswego, OR Kutztown, PA Aguadilla, PR Cabo Rojo, PR Sand Hill, SC Walterboro, SC Desoto, TN Burleson, TX Dallas, TX Fort Worth, TX (2) Harlingen, TX Highland Hills, TX LaPorte, TX Lubbock, TX Salt Lake City, UT (2) Newport News, VA Richmond, VA (2) Milwaukee, WI (3)    You can contact the Maintenance Division via webinar@apwu.org Second Payment of $15 Million Settlement for Part-time Regular Workers Announced0Continue reading→

A Cause that Hits Close to Home: Georgia Local 2917 Walks to Raise Cancer Research Funds

IAM Local 2917 members recently hit the track to raise much needed donations for the Relay For Life 2025. The annual event, sponsored by the American Cancer Society at multiple sites around the world, gives teams an opportunity to raise money for medical research to end cancer. It has raised billions of dollars for cancer The post A Cause that Hits Close to Home: Georgia Local 2917 Walks to Raise Cancer Research Funds appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Help Keep Our Members Safe in the Summer Heat

Soaring summer heat is approaching, which is a serious hazard for our members working in the meatpacking, food processing, retail and cannabis industries. With a lack of a federal OSHA heat standard, the UFCW’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Office is advising locals to advocate for and protect our members from the risk of heat […] The post Help Keep Our Members Safe in the Summer Heat appeared first on The United Food & Commercial Workers International Union.Continue reading→

St. Louis District 837 Kicks Off Vital Negotiations with Boeing Defense

Approximately 3,200 members of IAM District 837 recently began non-economic contract negotiations with Boeing Defense. These highly skilled union members are spread across Boeing facilities in St. Louis and St. Charles, Mo., and Mascoutah, Ill., where they help produce some of the most advanced military aircraft and missile systems in the world. The negotiations will The post St. Louis District 837 Kicks Off Vital Negotiations with Boeing Defense appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

A Message From International President Brian Bryant for Juneteenth

Dear IAM Family, Juneteenth is a pivotal moment in American history. On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, finally heard news of their freedom—three years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Let’s not just remember this day, but actively celebrate the resilience and fight for justice it represents. Let’s recommit to the ongoing journey toward The post A Message From International President Brian Bryant for Juneteenth appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→