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IAM Union Calls on Leonardo DRS to End Lockout of West Plains Workers and Return to Fair Negotiations
WEST PLAINS, Mo., May 11, 2026 – The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) is calling on Leonardo DRS to immediately end its lockout of more than 285 IAM Local 2782 (District 9) members in West Plains, Mo., and return to the bargaining table with a commitment to reach a fair agreement
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Full Circle for U.S. Maritime Industry: USNS Dewayne T. Williams Returns to Massachusetts for Drydocking at Boston Ship Repair
BOSTON, May 11, 2026 — The USNS Dewayne T. Williams is scheduled to return to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in late spring for a planned drydocking and maintenance availability at Boston Ship Repair, LLC, marking a return to the region where the vessel was originally constructed more than four decades ago. Crowley, which operates the vessel through
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IAM Union Calls for Full Accountability Following the Death of IAM Member/Boeing Employee Daniel Lussier
WICHITA, May 7, 2026 — IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Southern Territory General Vice President Craig Martin issued the following statement regarding the death of IAM member Daniel Lussier following a workplace accident at Boeing’s Wichita, Kan., facility: “The IAM Union mourns the loss of Brother Daniel Lussier, an 18-year member of
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May 2026 Wrench and Wood Newsletter
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Una Unión Para Todos: Spanish Leadership Program Continues Connecting and Developing IAM Leaders
Leer en español Twenty-seven IAM Union members from across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico recently participated in the Spanish Leadership I Program at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center. Representing a variety of industries, the members spent the week strengthening their leadership skills, learning more about the labor movement, and sharing
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IAM Local 1414 Car Show Supports Bay Area High School’s IAM Auto Shop Program
IAM Local 1414 in the Bay Area held their annual car show at Washington High School in San Francisco. Proceeds from the event support the school’s auto shop program, which is taught by IAM members.
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IAM Union and TCU/IAM Strengthen Power on Capitol Hill with Unified Political and Legislative Department
The Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM) has announced it is merging its Legislative Department into the IAM’s Political and Legislative Department, further strengthening the IAM Union’s advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and across the federal government. TCU/IAM National Legislative Director David Arouca and National Legislative Representative Connor Vargo will join the IAM’s Political and Legislative Department,
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Critical IAM District W24 Negotiations at Weyerhaeuser in Oregon and Washington State Move to Final Weeks
The IAM District W24 Negotiations Committee is moving forward with ongoing contract negotiations with Weyerhaeuser. The agreement will have a broad and meaningful impact. With more than 1,150 members across two states and 13 different collective bargaining agreements, the outcome of these negotiations will affect a large portion of our membership. Full-scale bargaining on the
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IAM Local 778 Members Ratify New Contract, End Strike at Olin Winchester
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After weeks on the picket line, IAM Union Local 778 members have voted to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement with Olin Corporation’s Winchester division, officially ending their strike that began on April 4. The agreement was approved by the membership on Wednesday, May 6, marking a victory for the more
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IAM Union Honors Fallen Members on Workers’ Memorial Day
On Workers’ Memorial Day, observed annually on April 28, the IAM Union gathered at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, Md., to remember workers killed or injured on the job. During the ceremony, IAM members who died over the past year were remembered as their names were read aloud, alongside their
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