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IAM Union Joins Congresswoman DeLauro, Allies on Capitol Hill to Demand Fair Trade for Working Families
WASHINGTON, May 20, 2026 — The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) recently joined Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and 28 co-sponsors on Capitol Hill during the introduction of the Fair Trade for Working Families Resolution, a bold new framework for international trade policy that would put the interests of working people above
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Leonardo DRS CEO Took Home $8.2M While Locking Out IAM Union Members Who Build Army Battlefield Systems
WEST PLAINS, Mo., May 19, 2026 — The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) is blasting Leonardo DRS for bargaining in bad faith and is calling on the company to immediately end its lockout of more than 285 IAM Local 2782 (District 9) members in West Plains, Mo., and return to the table
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San Diego IAM Local 389 Prepares for Contract Negotiations with General Dynamics NASSCO
The IAM Local 389 negotiating team recently completed contract negotiation preparation training at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center, preparing for upcoming bargaining with General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego. The agreement covers more than 800 workers who build critical auxiliary and support ships for the U.S. Navy, as well as oil tankers
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IAM Union Mourns Loss of Local S6 Member Andrew Cross, Who Passed Away While Courageously Responding to Maine Mill Fire
The IAM Union is mourning the tragic loss of IAM Local S6 Brother Andrew Cross, a Bath Iron Works Outside Machinist and volunteer firefighter who passed away while responding to the devastating fire at the Robbins Lumber mill in Searsmont, Maine. Cross, 27, died on May 15, 2026 after a burning silo exploded during firefighting
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IAM District 77 to Shift Into Gear at Street Machine Nationals
IAM District 77 will return to the Street Machine Nationals at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds this summer, with Locals 459 and 737 supporting the effort. The annual event, held on July 17-19, 2026, attracts thousands of car enthusiasts and families from across the region to celebrate classic cars, hot rods, and custom builds. IAM members
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IAM Heartland Locals 2909 and 850 Women’s Committee Honored with Awards
The Central Oklahoma Labor Federation recently held a Labor and Friends awards banquet. The Women’s Committee for IAM Heartland Locals 2909 and 850 were presented with a Humanitarian Volunteer Award for their work on the “Gears and Shears” charity event which provided professional haircuts, hygiene kits and hot meals in their community. “It’s an honor
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IAM Local 10 Members at U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Ratify Strong New Contract, Long-Term Agreement
Recently-organized IAM Local 10 members at U.S. Smokeless Tobacco in Richmond, Va., have unanimously ratified a first time agreement – a new four-year deal and a long-term agreement that secures wage improvements, enhanced benefits and workplace protections through 2036. The agreement establishes a contract running through July 2030, along with a long-term agreement extending through
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IAM Union Members Build Arbitration Skills to Defend Workers on the Job
IAM Local 794 member Crystal Zamora was among dozens of members strengthening their skills to fight for workers through advanced arbitration training at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center. As president of the Metal Trades Council at Sandia National Laboratories, Zamora is preparing for an upcoming arbitration case and says the training is
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IAM Union Files for Union Representation Election for JSX Ramp Workers
WASHINGTON, May 18, 2026 – The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) has filed an application with the National Mediation Board (NMB) seeking a union representation election for dozens of JSX Operations Service (ramp) workers, marking a significant step toward securing a stronger voice on the job. The filing comes after growing
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IAM Local 811 Women’s Committee Supports Houston Children and Families in Need
Members of the Women’s Committee at IAM Local 811 in Houston recently joined together to make a meaningful difference in their community by delivering donated toys to The Children’s Assessment Center. Committee members Sarah Monderoy Garcia, Margie King, Iveritt Evelita, Jiemel Sanders, and Nelson Yanes collected and delivered toys donated by fellow members to support
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