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IAM, NFFE-IAM Joins Fight Against Proposed Veterans Benefit Cuts
The IAM and NFFE-IAM joined a broad coalition of labor unions, veterans’ organizations, and lawmakers in opposition to H.R. 9237, the so-called Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol. Led by U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-PA), an Iraq War veteran, members of the Democratic Veterans Caucus stood alongside
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IP Bryant Calls for Worker Solidarity at Connecticut AFL-CIO Convention
IAM Union International President Brian Bryant joined labor leaders in New Haven for the Connecticut AFL-CIO’s 16th Biennial Political Convention, delivering a powerful keynote address focused on solidarity, organizing, and building worker power in the face of growing attacks on working families. The convention, themed “Strong Unions, Stronger Democracy,” also featured a keynote address by
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IAM Union Members Hear from Gubernatorial Candidates as Union Power Grows in U.S. Virgin Islands
The U.S. Virgin Islands Area Labor Federation (ALF), a coalition representing approximately 4,000 workers across the territory, recently held a debate amongst the three democratic candidates for governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The IAM Union is a key member of the ALF executive committee and helped sponsor the event. “The federation is grateful that
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IAM Rail Division Strengthens Global Voice at ITF Railway Workers Steering Committee Meeting
The IAM Rail Division continued to strengthen its international partnerships as TCU/IAM National President Matt Hollis and IAM Special Assistant to the International President for the IAM Rail Division Josh Hartford recently represented the IAM and TCU/IAM at the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Railway Workers Section Steering Committee (RWSSC) meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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IAM Union Meets with Lawmakers, Pushes for Pro-Worker Agenda on Capitol Hill
More than 400 IAM Union delegates traveled to Washington, D.C., for the union’s Legislative Conference, meeting directly with members of Congress and the U.S. Senate to advocate for policies that strengthen working families. IAM members urged lawmakers to pass key pro-worker legislation, including the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act and the Faster Labor
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IAM Maryland and D.C. State Council of Machinists Endorses Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller for Reelection
WASHINGTON, July 6, 2026– Today, the IAM Union’s (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Maryland and D.C. State Council of Machinists announced its endorsement of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller for reelection, citing their record on growing the state’s labor movement, workplace protections, and collective bargaining rights for the thousands of IAM
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Happy Independence Day!
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we reflect on the freedoms that define our nation and honor those who have sacrificed to protect them. The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate the ideals of liberty, democracy, and opportunity that have shaped our country’s history. While many families will
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IAM Local 1414 Gives Toolboxes to Aspiring Students in Automotive
IAM Local 1414 near San Francisco recently awarded three top students from nearby Washington High School with new toolboxes. The annual scholarship endeavor is open to graduating automotive students in the San Francisco Unified School District who studied at Washington High School’s prestigious automotive program, the only one in the city. “Our lodge is committed
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IAM Union Ramp Workers: Make Your Voice Heard on FAA Safety Initiative
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is asking frontline ramp workers to share their experiences through a national Ramp Worker Safety Questionnaire, as required by Section 353 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. The information collected will help the FAA evaluate current safety practices and develop recommendations to better protect workers across the aviation industry.
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IAM Communicators Build Skills, Strengthen Solidarity at Winpisinger Center
Members of the IAM from across North America gathered at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center for the IAM Basic Communicators Class. They spent a week honing their skills to effectively share the stories of working people and enhance communication within the union. The class brought together members from British Columbia to Washington,
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