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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden CEO Cancels Healthcare Coverage for All Employees, Sparking Outcry
Brian Trader shocks employees by ripping away healthcare insurance with four days notice to employees Richmond, VA – The CEO for Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Brian Trader, abruptly cancelled healthcare coverage for all Lewis Ginter employees effectively today, October 1, 2026, sparking sharp rebuke from community members and workers. “It’s now been one month since
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2027 IAM Scholarship Competition is Accepting Applications!
The 2027 IAM Scholarship Competition opened on Oct. 1, 2026 and will be accepting applications through Feb. 5, 2027. Entries are accepted online. The competition is open to members of the IAM with two years of continuous service and their children who are current high school seniors throughout the United States and Canada. Interested parties
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Register Now for November Spanish Advanced Leadership Class
As our membership continues to grow and diversify, the IAM’s Spanish Advanced Leadership Class encourages members to step up and take on greater leadership roles – building the confidence and skills needed to better represent, advocate for, and stand alongside every member on the job. The next Spanish Advanced Leadership Class will be held from
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Local 2003’s Michelle Hunt Appointed to IAM Law Committee
IAM International President Brian Bryant, with Executive Council approval, is proud to announce the appointment of Michelle Hunt, a 17-year IAM member and longtime Local 2003 leader, to the IAM Law Committee. The IAM Law Committee is responsible for collecting, reviewing, and proposing constitutional changes submitted to the 42nd IAM Grand Lodge Convention, which will
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IAM 2026 Women’s and Young Workers Conference Celebrates 30 Years of Advancing Leadership
The IAM 2026 Women’s and Young Workers Conference brought together nearly 500 participants from across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, for several days of education, solidarity and leadership development. Hosted by the IAM Women’s and Young Workers Department under the leadership of Director Dee Colbert, the conference empowered members to strengthen their voices,
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Fighting for Michigan Families at the Ballot Box
IAM delegates attended the fall session of the Michigan State Council where attendees met political candidates who are courting labor votes and endorsements ahead of the 2026 midterms. Topics of discussion were housing prices, the rising cost of food and gas, and the White House’s tariff wars.
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NFFE-IAM President Randy Erwin Joins Federal Workforce Caucus to Push for Civil Service Pay Raise, Oppose Pay Freeze
National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) National President Randy Erwin joined the Federal Workforce Caucus and fellow federal labor union presidents at a press conference on Sept. 22, 2026, demanding Congress give the civil service a pay raise in FY 2027. Led by Representative James Walkinshaw (D-VA), Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), and Sen. Chris Van
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From Congress to County Commissioner: Kentucky State Council Urges Multilevel Political Power
A packed room of IAM delegates attended the fall session of the Kentucky State Council in Calvert City, Ky. Local political candidates, who are running for positions like local commissioner to U.S. Congress, courted coveted labor votes in the IAM. The keynote speaker was retired IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger who talked about the importance
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Two Years Too Long: TCU/IAM Alvand Workers Deserve A Fair First Contract
TCU/IAM members and community allies rallied in support Alvand Transportation bus drivers who are fighting for a fair first contract. Nearly 100 workers voted to join TCU/IAM more than two years ago and their dedication deserves to be matched with a contract that recognizes their value and work they do every day. A union contract
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GVP Sullivan: American Workers Are Ready to Build America’s Ships
Rebuilding America’s shipbuilding and repair industry will take more than new ships and modern shipyards. It will require investment in American workers, domestic supply chains, advanced technology, and the skilled union workforce that keeps the industry moving. That message resonated as IAM Eastern Territory General Vice President David Sullivan joined industry leaders, policymakers, and maritime
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