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IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Joins Striking Local 701 Members on Arrow Gear Picket Line
The solidarity was strong on the picket line as IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Cicinelli joined striking members of IAM Local 701 outside Arrow Gear in Downers Grove, Ill. Local 701 members walked off the job May 5 to demand fair wages, affordable healthcare, and a contract that respects their work and dedication.
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IAM Florida Sugar Workers Lobby On Capitol Hill
IAM Union Florida sugar workers who are members of IAM Union Local 2152 (District 166) recently hit Capitol Hill to speak in support of updates to Farm Bill sugar provisions in the current reconciliation package. These provisions have received strong, bipartisan support in past Farm Bill deliberations. Since the expiration of the 2018 Farm Bill
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IAM International President Brian Bryant Joins Bernie Sanders Rally with Fiery Call to Fight Oligarchy
In a powerful show of labor solidarity and grassroots energy, IAM International President Brian Bryant joined U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, and U.S. Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) at a packed rally in Fort Worth, Texas, sending a clear message: it’s time to take our country back from the billionaire class
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Bill LePinske Appointed IAM Midwest Territory Coordinator
IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Bill LePinske to serve as Midwest Territory Coordinator, effective June 1, 2025. LePinske had served as an International Representative after joining the Midwest Territory’s staff in 2017. He has most recently served as the territory’s National Labor Relations Board representative, which helps file for union elections for workers
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IAM District 837 Hosts Leadership Tour of Boeing St. Louis Facilities Ahead of Vital Negotiations
IAM District 837 President and Directing Business Representative Tom Boelling recently led a high-level tour of Boeing’s St. Louis-area facilities, joined by IAM Resident General Vice President Jody Bennett. The tour provided an in-depth look at the critical aerospace manufacturing work being performed by IAM members across three key locations: St. Louis, St. Charles, Mo.,
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A Cause that Hits Close to Home: Georgia Local 2917 Walks to Raise Cancer Research Funds
IAM Local 2917 members recently hit the track to raise much needed donations for the Relay For Life 2025. The annual event, sponsored by the American Cancer Society at multiple sites around the world, gives teams an opportunity to raise money for medical research to end cancer. It has raised billions of dollars for cancer
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🚢 IAM UNION ON THE HILL: Save U.S. shipbuilding — Illinois drivers’ union path — Civil service under attack
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St. Louis District 837 Kicks Off Vital Negotiations with Boeing Defense
Approximately 3,200 members of IAM District 837 recently began non-economic contract negotiations with Boeing Defense. These highly skilled union members are spread across Boeing facilities in St. Louis and St. Charles, Mo., and Mascoutah, Ill., where they help produce some of the most advanced military aircraft and missile systems in the world. The negotiations will
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A Message From International President Brian Bryant for Juneteenth
Dear IAM Family, Juneteenth is a pivotal moment in American history. On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, finally heard news of their freedom—three years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Let’s not just remember this day, but actively celebrate the resilience and fight for justice it represents. Let’s recommit to the ongoing journey toward
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Mike Zank Appointed Eastern Territory Special Representative
IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Mike Zank as an Eastern Territory Special Representative, effective June 1, 2025. As Special Representative, Zank will support the Eastern Territory’s organizing efforts, assist with negotiations, and mentor emerging union leaders — continuing the work that has defined his career. “Mike has done the work, earned the trust
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