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IAM Union Takes Push to Grow Military Veteran Jobs to DC
Over 200,000 service members separate from the military each year. Only 0.03% use their G.I. Bill benefits to seek apprenticeship programs that lead to high-skilled, career-oriented jobs. The White House has issued an executive order seeking to generate 1 million apprenticeship opportunities, and the U.S. Department of Labor recently held a roundtable discussion to ensure
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174 Workers at Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Secure Victory with IAM Union in Grassroots Organizing Department Win
In a significant victory by the IAM Organizing Department, 174 non-professional employees at the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada and eastern California have successfully organized under the IAM Union. “We are extremely motivated to bring union representation to more and more federal workers in the National Parks and Forest Service,” said IAM Resident General Vice
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IAM Union Statement on Announced Closure of Stanley Black & Decker Connecticut Plant
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. Feb. 27, 2026 – David Sullivan, IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Eastern Territory General Vice President, and IAM District 26 Directing Business Representative Jeff Santini, issued the following statement on the Stanley Black & Decker New Britain plant closure announcement: “The IAM Union is deeply disappointed by Stanley Black
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NFFE-IAM Forest Service Council conducts Steward Training
National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) recently conducted union training for 35 members of the Forest Service Council, focusing on the benefits of intermediate stewardship. Jon Mikkelson, the council’s Secretary-Treasurer, explains that participants engage in specialized workshops to improve their skills in contract interpretation and in the formal grievance writing process. Watch Video Here Beyond
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Iowa State Council Mobilizes as Members Rally for High-Stakes 2026 Elections
Delegates from IAM Locals across Iowa convened in Des Moines to strategize for the battles ahead, taking a clear-eyed look at the shifting political climate and the stakes facing working families at both the statehouse and in Washington. The conversation carried added urgency as delegates discussed the recent layoffs at Whirlpool Corporation facilities in Iowa,
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IAM Midwest Territory Hosts Inaugural Snowmobile Run to Support Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines
The IAM Midwest Territory recently hosted its inaugural Snowmobile Run Fundraiser to benefit the IAM Union’s favorite charity, Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines (GDA | TLC), bringing together IAM Union members, families, and community supporters for a day of solidarity and winter camaraderie in support of a life-changing cause. See photos here.
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February 2026 Wrench and Wood Newsletter
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IAM Union Holds Press Conference On Whirlpool Layoffs, Calls On Elected Officials to Act
AMANA, Iowa, Feb. 27, 2026 — The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) held a press conference this week calling on elected officials at every level of government to take immediate action following Whirlpool Corp.’s announcement of nearly 400 layoffs at its Amana, Iowa, manufacturing facility, effective March 9, 2026. WATCH: IAM Union Press Conference on
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Register Now for April Spanish Leadership 1 Class
En Español As our membership continues to grow and diversify, the IAM’s Spanish Leadership I Class encourages members to step up and take on greater leadership roles – building the confidence and skills needed to better represent, advocate for, and stand alongside every member on the job. The next Spanish Leadership I Class will be
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IAM Union Restores ‘Local 1’ Title to Georgia Railroad Local Tied to 1888 Founding
In a move steeped in symbolism and labor history, the IAM Union has formally rechartered Local 625 as Local 1, restoring a title that traces back to the union’s founding in 1888. Watch Video Here. The Local ceremony, held in Waycross, Ga., marked what union leaders described as a reclamation of the IAM’s historical identity.
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