IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed history-making IAM Veterans Services Coordinator Richard Evans as Assistant Director of the IAM Retirees and Membership Assistance Department, effective March 1, 2026. “As Assistant Director of the IAM Retirees and Membership Assistance Department, Evans will help lead the IAM’s programs that support retired members, assist IAM families facing
Read moreThe IAM Legislative and Political Department will hold its 2026 IAM Legislative Conference June 22–24 at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. In 2025, more than 400 IAM members from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., for the 2025 IAM Legislative Conference, marking one of the strongest turnouts in recent history. Click here
Read moreIAM Union Local 588 (District 65) members recently ratified a new contract with Garlock Sealing Technologies in Palmyra, N.Y., securing fair wages, stronger retirement security, and improved workplace safety protections. The ratification vote brings an end to a strike that began Feb. 16, after nearly 250 members voted to reject the company’s previous contract offer.
Read moreTransportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU/IAM) National Vice President Katrina Coleman was recently appointed to serve on the AFL-CIO Executive Council. The AFL-CIO Executive Council is comprised of the federation’s two top officers and 55 vice presidents — democratically elected officials who together represent nearly 15 million AFL-CIO members. The Council is responsible for guiding the federation’s
Read moreThe Women’s Leadership Program was recently held at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology (W3) Center. The Leadership Program continues to empower IAM union sisters across the country, building the skills and confidence needed to take on active roles within their locals and districts. WATCH: Highlights of participants in the Women’s Leadership Program The
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