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Midwest Territory Staff Conference Reinvigorates, Prepares, and Strengthens Union Reps for Changing Labor Landscape
IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Cicinelli welcomed Midwest Territory staff to the Local 701 Union and Training Facility in Aurora, Ill. for the territory’s staff conference. “As a union we stand for more than just the work we do,” said Cicinelli. “We stand for solidarity, mutual respect, and fairness for all our members.
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Labor Power and Energy Embody IAM Midwest Territory Staff Conference
IAM International President Brian Bryant and Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Cicinelli welcomed representatives at the territory’s staff conference near Chicago with a continued focus on organizing, energy, mentoring and winning contracts.
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U.S. National Park Service Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Join NFFE-IAM
Over 600 federal employees working at two of America’s legendary National Parks have overwhelmingly voted to join the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM). Park rangers, recreation specialists, firefighters, forestry workers, maintenance services, facility staff operation specialists, and other staff voted nearly unanimously to become IAM members. They work at the storied Yosemite National Park
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Richard Suarez Appointed IAM Western Territory Coordinator
IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Richard Suarez as IAM Western Territory Coordinator, bringing decades of union experience, education, and dedication to an increased role serving IAM members. The appointment is effective Sept. 1, 2025. Throughout his career, Suarez has gained extensive collective bargaining and organizing experience in both the private and public sectors.
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IAM Union Mourns Loss of Retired Collective Bargaining Director Tom O’Heron
The IAM Union is deeply saddened by the passing of Tom O’Heron, who was a retired IAM Collective Bargaining Director, lifelong trade unionist, and dedicated advocate for working people. O’Heron was 69 years old. O’Heron initiated into IAM Local 21 in 1978, beginning a remarkable career of more than 46 years of service to the
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Workers vs. Billionaires: IAM International President Brian Bryant Rallies with Sen. Bernie Sanders, Working People Champions on Labor Day
This Labor Day, Portland, Maine, was full of labor solidarity as IAM Union members and allies gathered for a spirited rally featuring IAM International President Brian Bryant, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, IAM-endorsed gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson, and U.S. Senate candidate Troy Jackson. The event underscored the urgent need for working people to stand together and
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✊ IAM UNION ON THE HILL: Workers vs. billionaires rally — Support for Boeing strikers — Libbey Glass strike update
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Striking IAM Union Members at Toledo’s Libbey Glass Get Support from Congresswoman Kaptur
Approximately 84 members of the IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Local 1297 (District 54) at Libbey Glass in Toledo are still on strike since Friday, Aug. 22 to protest the company’s unfair labor practices after company leadership failed to bargain in good faith and propose a fair contract offer to its
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Stand Up for Disabled Veterans, Abolish the ‘Wounded Veteran Tax’
Right now, disabled veterans are not receiving the full retirement compensation that they deserve for their service and sacrifice. The Major Richard Star Act would change that. Send a letter to your members of Congress urging them to pass the Major Richard Star Act! As a union with many members who have served in the U.S.
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Register Today: Online Steward Training Begins October 1
Based on the success of its online training programs, the Winpisinger Center is offering Online Steward Training beginning October 1. This program provides the basics for new shop stewards who want to be effective in their roles but cannot visit the Winpisinger Center for training. “This initiative is another step forward in expanding our members’ access to
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