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Osmel ‘Oz’ Toledo Appointed Education Representative at Winpisinger Center
IAM Union International President Brian Bryant has appointed Osmel “Oz” Toledo as Education Representative at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center, effective June 8, 2026. Toledo has been an active IAM member since 2007, beginning his union journey with IAM Local 1000 in Bloomington, Ill. His career in public service started in the
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2026 IAM Scholarship Winners
The IAM is pleased to announce the 2026 Scholarship winners. An impartial committee of educators selected 16 recipients for this year’s awards. We congratulate the winners and thank all those who participated in the competition.
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Massachusetts Rideshare Drivers Make History as App Drivers Union Becomes First Certified Union of Rideshare Drivers in U.S.
Nearly 70,000 Massachusetts rideshare drivers become largest private workforce to win union recognition since Ford autoworkers in 1941 Historic progress for in Massachusetts inspires similar fights for union rights in California, Minnesota, Illinois BOSTON — In a watershed moment for the nation’s labor movement, rideshare drivers in Massachusetts with the App Drivers Union (ADU) have
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Minnesota Local 459 Members Ratify Major Contract Victory at DeZURIK
Members of IAM Local 459 have overwhelmingly ratified a new three-year labor agreement with DeZURIK Inc., securing major wage increases, improved healthcare contributions, and significant contract protections in what union leaders are calling a major victory for the membership. The agreement, which runs through May 2029, delivers a 16% wage increase over the life of
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IAM Local 2782 Rejects Latest Leonardo DRS Contract Offer, Calls on Company to Negotiate in Good Faith
WEST PLAINS, Mo., May 23, 2026 — Members of IAM Local 2782 at Leonardo DRS have voted today to reject the company’s latest contract offer, reaffirming their dedication to win a fair agreement that reflects the critical nature of the work they perform every day for the U.S. military. The nearly 300 IAM members locked out
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A Stronger Future—Built Together: PPPWU Initiates Affiliation, Merger as IAM Union Continues Growing Power for Membership
Delegates to a Special Convention of the Printing, Packaging & Production Workers Union of North America (PPPWU) have unanimously voted to move forward with affiliating and then merging with the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers). Voting on the affiliation and merger will be open to the entirety of PPPWU’s membership before the
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IAM Union Applauds Successful Discharge Petition Advancing Faster Labor Contracts Act for House Vote
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 22, 2026 — The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) is applauding the successful discharge petition led by U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross (D-N.J.) advancing the bipartisan Faster Labor Contracts Act toward a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives — critical legislation aimed at helping workers secure first union
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IAM Union, TCU/IAM Applaud House Committee Advancement of Railway Safety Act After Years of Rail Labor Advocacy
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 21, 2026 — The IAM Union today applauded the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for passing an amendment to include the Railway Safety Act (RSA) in the BUILD America 250 Act, marking a major step forward in the fight to strengthen freight rail safety protections for railroad workers and communities nationwide.
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W3 Center Leaves Lasting Impression on PPPWU Members
Members of the Printing, Packaging, and Production Workers Union (PPPWU) recently visited the IAM’s William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center (W3) for the very first time — and the experience of participating in the Leadership I program left a lasting impression. From the world-class facilities to the hands-on education and welcoming atmosphere, PPPWU members
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 27: IAM Union to Hold #DoRightApple Rally in Protest of Discriminatory Treatment of Apple Workers
TOWSON, Md., May 21, 2026 — The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), elected officials, labor allies, and community leaders will hold a #DoRightApple public solidarity rally on Wednesday, May 27, to demand accountability from Apple and support for the nearly 90 IAM Local 4538 members facing job loss. The IAM Union is outraged by
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