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This article was featured in the Winter 2025-2026 IAM Journal and was written by IAM Communications Representative Angela Colaizzi. Longtime IAM Midwest Territory International Representatives Chris Tucker and Geny Ulloa have experienced almost every kind of union organizing campaign. No matter the industry, there’s a typical process for building a union. But when it comes
Read moreIAM Union International President Brian Bryant and Resident General Vice President Jody Bennett, along with Chief of Staff Vinny Addeo, recently visited IAM Local 1947 members from Mercury Marine and Local 873 member from John Deere in Wisconsin. Local officials hosted tours for the IAM officers and staff. Bryant recounts his recent visits to both
Read moreProudly known as America’s “Glass City,” Toledo’s legacy has always been shaped by the skill, pride, and solidarity of its working people. Today, IAM Local 1297 (District 54) members at Libbey Glass are carrying that legacy forward — standing together for fairness, respect, and a strong future for their families and community. Since Aug. 23,
Read moreWASHINGTON, Nov. 5, 2025 — The 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), North America’s largest aerospace, defense and airline union, is calling on the U.S. Trade Representative to strengthen labor enforcement, raise wage standards, and close loopholes that allow offshoring of aerospace, manufacturing and other jobs under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Read moreWASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2025 – Five members of the Senate Armed Services Committee are urging Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg to negotiate in good faith and reach a fair agreement with more than 3,200 striking members of IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) District 837 in the St. Louis area who have
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