WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 15, 2026 — Following Boeing’s reacquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, IAM Union Local 839 (IAM District 70) members voted Sept. 12, 2026 to pursue coverage under the IAM Union/Boeing Master Agreement as opposed to renegotiating the existing Spirit AeroSystems independent contract with Boeing, in January. The vote was held to determine how IAM-represented
Read moreApproximately 70 civilian aircraft mechanics employed by Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. (STI) at Marine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville, N.C., have joined the IAM Union through voluntary recognition. A strong majority of the workers supported joining the IAM, leading STI to sign a voluntary recognition agreement recognizing the IAM as their exclusive collective
Read moreWASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2026 – The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) has filed an application with the National Mediation Board (NMB) seeking a union representation election for more than 120 JSX inflight crew members. The filing marks an important step in the workers’ campaign to gain a stronger voice on the
Read moreIAM Union International President Brian Bryant has appointed Rachel Gumpert as the IAM’s Assistant Communications Director, effective Sept. 8, 2026.
Read moreIAM District 837 members on strike in St. Louis have ratified a fair contract for Boeing to sign and end this work stoppage. Plain and simple, Boeing has the means to pay its CEO millions. They can agree to fair compensation for the workers who supply the United States...
Right now, disabled veterans are not receiving the full retirement compensation that they deserve for their service and sacrifice. The Major Richard Star Act would change that. Send a letter to your members of Congress urging them to pass the Major Richard Star Act!
The IAM Union is calling on all members, allies, and community supporters to mobilize now and push back against renewed efforts to privatize the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)—a public institution that for more than a century has provided reliable, affordable energy to millions and supported thousands of good union...
Delta Air Lines employees have been trying to organize a union for years, but the company bosses have repeatedly interfered and intimidated them. It's time for shareholders and customers to stand up and demand that Delta respect its employees.
IAM International President Brian Bryant joined The Valley Labor Report Podcast over Labor Day weekend to discuss the IAM’s growing momentum, the power of worker solidarity and the importance of organizing the millions of workers who still lack a union voice. Bryant highlighted major IAM victories, including efforts to organize hundreds of thousands of rideshare drivers, strong contracts that
Read moreThe IAM’s Florida State Council recently held its fall conference, bringing together union leaders and delegates to focus on political education, voter mobilization, and strengthening the voice of working families across the state.
Read moreIAM Local 389 shipbuilders rallied with labor and community allies in San Diego, showing their strength and solidarity ahead of contract negotiations.
Read moreThursday, union leadership from IAM headquarters visited the Ozark region of the state and spoke with Missouri State Council delegates. They discussed bipartisan labor politics on a local, state and national level.
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