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More than 400 IAM members from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., this week for the 2025 IAM Legislative Conference – marking one of the strongest turnouts in recent history.
Over three days, IAM delegates came together to strategize, share stories from their communities, and meet face-to-face with the elected officials who make decisions that impact IAM Union members, their families, and communities every day. Through a packed schedule of speakers, congressional meetings, and issue-focused discussions, the message was clear: IAM Union members are united and ready to take on the growing wave of attacks on workers’ rights.
Delegates heard directly from IAM International President Brian Bryant and members of the IAM Executive Council, who spoke about the IAM Union’s legislative priorities and the urgent need to hold elected officials accountable. Congressional allies and labor champions addressed the conference’s participants, offering their support and pledging to continue the fight for stronger labor protections, fair wages, and the right to organize.
WATCH: IAM International President Brian Bryant and First Day Remarks.
Throughout the week, IAM members met with dozens of Senators and Representatives, carrying with them the voices of their fellow union members. From opposing anti-worker legislation and safeguarding federal workers to pushing for strong Buy American policies, fair trade, and retirement security, IAM delegates made it clear that workers are watching.
As part of this year’s Legislative Conference, delegates rallied at Columbus Circle outside Union Station, Washington, D.C., to celebrate federal workers.
PHOTOS: Federal Workers Support Day
The event served as an opportunity to show solidarity with federal workers affected by the Trump Administration’s attacks. It included remarks by the IAM Executive Council, NFFE-IAM leaders, congressional allies, and members who have been impacted by these actions.
WATCH: Federal Workers Support Day
As the conference concluded, IAM delegates returned home with renewed energy and a clear message for their members: the fight continues – not just in Washington, but in every shop floor, every local, and every community where workers stand together.
WATCH: Legislative Conference is in Full Swing on Capitol Hill.
This year’s Legislative Conference included the following speakers:
WATCH: U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders Remarks
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“The IAM negotiates hard, it doesn’t negotiate people out of work.”
We welcome @RepGolden to the second day of our Legislative Conference and thank him for advocating for Maine’s working people.#IAM2025 pic.twitter.com/gBibw7E1jk
— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) April 30, 2025
