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AMANA, Iowa, Feb. 27, 2026 — The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) held a press conference this week calling on elected officials at every level of government to take immediate action following Whirlpool Corp.’s announcement of nearly 400 layoffs at its Amana, Iowa, manufacturing facility, effective March 9, 2026. WATCH: IAM Union Press Conference on
Read moreEn Español As our membership continues to grow and diversify, the IAM’s Spanish Leadership I Class encourages members to step up and take on greater leadership roles – building the confidence and skills needed to better represent, advocate for, and stand alongside every member on the job. The next Spanish Leadership I Class will be
Read moreIn a move steeped in symbolism and labor history, the IAM Union has formally rechartered Local 625 as Local 1, restoring a title that traces back to the union’s founding in 1888. Watch Video Here. The Local ceremony, held in Waycross, Ga., marked what union leaders described as a reclamation of the IAM’s historical identity.
Read moreThe IAM Union Kentucky State Council brought the voices of working families directly to lawmakers in Frankfort for a lobby day at the State Capitol. Although the State Council’s official meeting is scheduled for late May, council leadership organized the lobby day to coincide with Kentucky’s legislative session in January and February — ensuring IAM
Read moreDozens of IAM Union delegates gathered in Atlanta for a key conference hosted by the Georgia State Council, the union’s statewide political advocacy arm. As part of the council’s ongoing commitment to political action and member engagement, IAM members met with candidates to discuss the issues that matter most to working families ahead of the
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