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IAM Air Transport: We Will Never Forget
Dear IAM Family, Today, we gather with heavy hearts to honor and remember those precious lives we tragically lost in 2001. The horrific events of that day left an indelible mark on the fabric of our nation and, most profoundly, on each of us within our cherished union family. Many Americans endured the profound sorrow
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TCU/IAM Calls on Gov. Hochul to Press LIRR to Bargain to Avoid Shutdown
The Transportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU/IAM), part of the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) Bargaining Coalition, is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to demand that the MTA and LIRR engage in meaningful contract negotiations with the bargaining coalition ahead of the Sep. 18 deadline, which could trigger a service shutdown. Read the letter from the Long Island Rail
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IAM Union Advocates For Health Coverage of Veterans’ Service Dogs
IAM Veterans Services Coordinator Rich Evans and Assistant Coordinator Bryan Stymacks are helping Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines recipient Brennon Groves get congressional support for his petition: Establish a Dedicated Veterans Administration Department for Service Dog VHIB Application. As it stands now, veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder service dogs are unable
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Minnesota IAM Union Members Connect with Public at State Fair
For more than 50 years, IAM Air Transport Local 1833 has proudly represented the IAM Union at the Minnesota AFL-CIO House of Labor Pavilion during the Minnesota State Fair. The pavilion serves as a hub where fairgoers can learn about the benefits of union membership, meet union members from various trades, and experience the strength
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We Aren’t Going Anywhere: Standing Strong for VA Worker Rights
President Trump’s executive orders have eviscerated collective bargaining rights for federal employees, particularly at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). NFFE-IAM National President Randy Erwin details the union’s efforts to challenge these orders, including a lawsuit and legislative action, emphasizing the negative impact on veterans’ care and employee morale. A letter from several unions to
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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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