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IAM Veterans Services Program Continues to Deliver Life-Changing Earned Benefits to Members and Families
The IAM Veterans Services Program continues to demonstrate its powerful impact in 2025, helping scores of IAM military veterans receive the benefits they have earned through their service and sacrifice. The program has already helped 57 veterans this year achieve increases in their overall disability ratings, resulting in a remarkable total increase of 1,590%. These
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International Convention Gavels
This article was featured in the Summer 2025 IAM Journal and was written by IAM Communications Representative Bill Harkum. The gavels used at the 2024 International Convention in New York City symbolize the diverse crafts and skills of our membership. Four unique gavels were produced by four proud lodges within the Eastern Territory. The IAM Ritual used
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IAM Union Kicks Off 2025 Transportation Conference in Las Vegas, Focusing on Building a Better Tomorrow
The IAM Union opened its 2025 Transportation Conference in Las Vegas on Monday. Over 800 IAM Union delegates are in attendance at the conference, and work primarily in the airline and railroad industries. The conference highlights the IAM’s powerful presence in these sectors. View photos here. Under the banner of “Building a Better Tomorrow,” this
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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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