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IAM Union Mourns Passing of Retired Winpisinger Center Kitchen Supervisor Mary Fones
The IAM Union is mourning the loss of Mary Allen Fones, long-time kitchen supervisor at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center, who passed away on March 15, 2026. She was 76 years old. For 33 years, Fones worked in the kitchen at the Winpisinger Center, where she became known not only for her
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IAM Union Applauds Congress For Calling To Protect IAM-Built C-130J Military Aircraft
IAM International President Brian Bryant recently wrote a letter urging members of Congress to sign a bipartisan letter urging the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee to fund the C-130J Super Hercules program. As a result, a record number of members of Congress signed on to a letter in support of the C-130J program. The letter calls on the
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IAM Union Applauds Record Number Of Bipartisan Members Of Congress For Strong Funding Request For F-35 Program
The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) is applauding 126 bipartisan members of Congress who signed a letter urging the chairs and ranking members of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee to provide robust funding for the F-35 Lightning II and F135 engine programs in the Fiscal Year 2027
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Unions Launch U.S. Virgin Islands Area Labor Federation to Strengthen Workers’ Voice Across Territory
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, March 24, 2026 – At a pivotal moment for working people in the U.S. Virgin Islands, labor unions representing employees employed throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands have come together to launch the U.S. Virgin Islands Area Labor Federation (ALF) — a unified coalition aimed at mobilizing workers, building broad alliances
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Minnesota IAM Union Members Unite to Advocate for Workers Statewide
IAM Union members from across Minnesota recently gathered at IAM District 77 for the Minnesota State Council — a three-day meeting that focused on issues that matter the most to working families. WATCH: Minnesota IAM Members Unite to Advocate for Workers Statewide The meeting opened with remarks from IAM International President Bryan Bryant, followed by
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Foundational Skills Program Prepares New IAM Union Staff to Build Member Power
At the IAM’s Winpisinger Center, new staff representatives are developing the foundational skills needed to effectively serve members through the union’s Foundational Skills program. The training focuses on core responsibilities like contract enforcement, member representation, legal issues, local administration, and modern communication—equipping a new generation of IAM leaders with the tools to succeed in the
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IAM Union District 776 Members Join Together to Support Unhoused Fort Worth Community
Even with contract negotiations looming for many members of IAM District 776, it will never mean they don’t have time to be a team for good in their community. Recently, those same members came together to provide vital food and other resources to those less fortunate – even drawing support from District 776 member and
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IAM Union Demands Pay for TSA to Keep Airports Secure, Not Create Havoc with ICE
WASHINGTON, March 22, 2026 — As U.S. airports suffer long security delays, the IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) joined with the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, Association of Professional Flight Attendants, and International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 135, to release the following statement: “Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers must be paid now.
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Advanced Women’s Leadership Program Builds New Generation of Union Activists at Winpisinger Center
At the IAM Union’s William W Winpisinger Education Center (W3) Center, a growing Advanced Women’s Leadership program is helping reshape the future of leadership—placing a strong emphasis on ethical stewardship, mentorship and professional development. The program, designed to prepare women for higher leadership roles, centers on a core principle: leadership is not just authority, but
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IAM California State Council Mobilizes in Sacramento
Delegates from the IAM California State Council recently gathered in Sacramento for the spring meeting, bringing together delegates from across the state to focus on legislative priorities, union strategy, and the road ahead for working families in 2026. WATCH: Energizing IAM Voters in the Golden State The one-day meeting opened with a keynote address from
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