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IAM Union Opposes NLRB Nominees Until Unjustly Fired Member Wilcox is Reinstated
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2025 — The 600-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), is opposing the nominations of Crystal Carey for General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and Scott Mayer and James Murphy for NLRB Members. The IAM Union is urging the U.S. Senate to take no action on
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Next Generation of IAM Union Highlights Election-Year Virginia State Council
The Virginia IAM Council meeting featured several speakers discussing labor issues and political activism. Speakers such as Charles Mann, the council’s president, emphasized the importance of member security, compensation, and safety, and the need to vote in upcoming Virginia elections for supportive labor candidates, given that all major statewide offices and delegate seats are up
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IAM Union Urges Members of Congress to Support Federal Contract Workers Amid Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2025 – The 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), the nation’s largest aerospace, defense and Service Contract Act labor union, is calling on members of Congress to pass the bipartisan Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act (S. 2963 / H.R. 5657). The legislation would ensure federal contract workers
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Breaking Barriers and Driving Change at the IAM Human Rights Conference
IAM Union members highlight why these gatherings are vital—bringing people together to share knowledge, build solidarity, and fuel the fight for justice and equality everywhere.
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Kyle Carroll Appointed Air Transport Territory Special Representative
IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Kyle Carroll as a Special Representative to the IAM Air Transport Territory, effective Oct. 1, 2025. With an extensive background in the airline industry and a deep commitment to growing the labor movement through organizing, Carroll brings a wealth of experience to his new role. “Kyle represents the
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IAM Union Condemns Trump Administration for Threat to Withhold Backpay from Federal Workers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2025 – Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) released the following statement: “The IAM Union stands with every federal employee and federal contractor who has been forced to endure furloughs because of political brinkmanship. The reported threat by the Trump Administration to withhold
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Government Shutdown: Share Your Story
The federal government remains shut down, and your Union wants to hear how this shutdown is directly or indirectly affecting members by sharing their experiences. Thousands of IAM Union and NFFE-IAM members work for federal agencies, federal contractors, or in industries heavily reliant on federally funded projects. A government shutdown means missed paychecks, halted contracts,
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IAM District 6 Members Support Homeless Veterans in Des Moines
After last year’s District 6 HELPS backpack drive for Homeless Veterans Stand Down, IAM members expanded their commitment in 2025 by making the Des Moines Stand Down an official District HELPS event. IAM Locals across the District donated funds, with District 6 matching the contributions, for a total of $1,150 in support, along with donated
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IAM Southern States Join Together to Build Legislative and Political Power
The proud IAM members of the Southern Territory gathered for the Southern States Conference in Biloxi, Miss. to strategize together for the defense and growth of the union and worker power in the South. IAM Southern Territory General Vice President Craig Martin reminded delegates of why political activism and coming together with legislative allies is
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Coalition of Black Trade Unionists Highlights Federal Workers Under Siege
The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) Region II, which represents the Mid-Atlantic, recently held its conference in the Washington, D.C. area. The hot topic was how struggling federal workers are coping under the current government shutdown and staffing cuts.
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