The IAM Union Air Transport Territory issued a strong call for action and accountability following a guilty plea in a violent assault against a United Airlines gate agent and IAM member at Washington Dulles International Airport. On July 10, 2025, Christopher Stuart Crittenden pleaded guilty in federal court to charges stemming from an attack in
Read moreThe IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) is relieved and grateful to announce that IAM Local 695 (District 160) member Maximo Londonio of Olympia, Wash., has been released from custody following two months of wrongful detention. Londonio, a dedicated union member and hard-working father, was detained under circumstances that never should have
Read more“The IAM Union is deeply disappointed to learn of Cascades Containerboard’s decision to close its Niagara Falls, N.Y., facility, which will impact approximately 50 IAM District 65 members. We want to assure our members and the community that we will do everything in our power to vigorously defend their rights and interests throughout this process.
Read moreIAM Union District 171 in Oklahoma City recently hosted IAM Veterans Department staff for a productive visit during ongoing negotiations ahead of the District Delegates meeting. Given the high number of military contracts in the area, discussions focused on establishing a dedicated Veterans Claims Day.
Read moreIAM Union members proudly joined labor allies at the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) 18th Biennial Convention in Los Angeles, reaffirming our union’s commitment to justice on the job and in our communities. The IAM delegation included General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes, along with staff and members from across the country. They participated in plenaries
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