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IAM Marches in New York City Labor Day Parade
Machinist Matthew Maguire is credited with starting Labor Day in 1882 to honor workers who fought for fairness, safety, and respect in their workplaces. The first Labor Day celebration in New York City included a parade and a picnic where workers from all walks of life came together. IAM members from across North America joined
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IAM Union Applauds Siemens $60 Million Investment in New Railcar Manufacturing Facility in Upstate New York
Horseheads, N.Y., Sept. 9, 2024 — The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) applauds Siemens’ announcement to invest approximately $60 million in a state-of-the-art 300,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Horseheads, NY. This new facility will play a critical role in producing what will become the fastest railcars in the U.S., capable of reaching speeds up
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600,000-Member IAM Union Endorses Harris-Walz Presidential Ticket
NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2024 — Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), released the following statement on the IAM’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for President and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for Vice President at the 41st IAM Grand Lodge Convention. Elected delegates to the
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Senator Chuck Schumer Addresses IAM Convention Delegation
Ally to the IAM and the labor movement, Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) greeted IAM members in his state of New York on the last day of the IAM 2024 Grand Lodge Convention. “I’m gonna give a shout out to some of my New Yorkers,” said Schumer. “We have a great bunch of Machinists, both downstate
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Canadian Labor Leader Bea Bruske Delivers Empowering Message to 2024 IAM Convention
The IAM 41st Grand Lodge Convention welcomed Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, to the stage for a powerful and unifying message about the state of the labor movement in North America. “The labor movement in Canada is strong and we are only getting stronger,” said Bruske. “I discovered the power of a
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Aerospace Committee plans for the future at IAM Grand Lodge Convention 2024
IAM members from around North America met to prepare the committee report for the IAM Aerospace Committee. The report is presented to the Grand Lodge Convention delegates to set the direction for policies in support of IAM aerospace members for the next four years. (Caption: IAM Aerospace Committee members met September 3rd, 2024, at the
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IAM International President Bryant Adjourns the 41st IAM Grand Lodge Convention
“Thank you for lending your voice to build the future of our great union,” said IAM International President Brian Bryant in his closing remarks to the 41st IAM Grand Lodge Convention. “Thank you for representing your membership back home with pride and passion.” Bryant thanked the host territory — the IAM Eastern Territory, all IAM
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IAM Organizing Awards
Our union’s success isn’t just about numbers, it’s about dedication, passion, and unity. Our organizers put in a hard day’s work day in and day out. Watch our celebration of our union’s top organizers and districts. Their hard work has changed thousands of lives. Top District/Local Organizing Award by Territory Eastern: District 15 Western: District
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ICYMI: Day 6 #IAM2024 Grand Lodge Convention Social Media Wrapped
The IAM 41st Grand Lodge Convention adjourned on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Delegates are headed home, but stay tuned to the IAM’s social media channels for coverage of IAM members who are choosing to stay for the 2024 NYC Labor Day Parade! Follow Facebook, X, and Instagram to experience Labor Day in NYC! Here are
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IAM Grand Lodge Convention Memoriam Video 2024
The IAM remembers those we have lost since January 2022. This video was shown to the 1200 Delegates at this year’s Grand Lodge Convention.
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