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AMANA, Iowa, Feb. 18, 2026 — The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) issued a statement condemning Whirlpool Corporation’s layoff announcement at its Amana, Iowa, manufacturing facility, affecting nearly 400 IAM Union Local 1526 (District 6) members, effective March 9, 2026: “Our hearts go out to every member and family impacted by Whirlpool’s
Read moreLibrary workers at the Baltimore County Public Library, IAM Local 4538, proved the power of having a union contract is more than words on paper. It’s protection. It’s a voice. It’s what gave them the power to fight and successfully get their jobs back. By organizing, speaking up, and backing each other, they turned their
Read moreWASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2026 – Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union), released the following statement regarding Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance to terminate or modify existing federal collective bargaining agreements in accordance with Executive Orders 14251 and 14343. “This administration continues to embark on
Read moreIAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Matthew Pyne, a proven union leader and educator, as a Research Economist in the IAM Strategic Resources Department, effective Feb. 16, 2026. “Matt has dedicated his career to advancing the interests of IAM members through education, research and frontline leadership,” said IAM Union International President Brian Bryant. “His
Read moreIAM Local 318 Joseph Rumrey, a union leader representing Boston-based rail workers at Keolis, discusses his participation in a recent leadership training class at the IAM Winpisinger Center in Hollywood, MD. Watch the video report here. The class aims to equip approximately 14 union representatives from across the U.S. with essential skills to protect their
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