Former IAM District 751 President Jon Holden was appointed as an IAM General Vice President effective April 1, 2026. In his new role as General Vice President of Training and Apprenticeships on the IAM Executive Council, Holden will focus on growing and expanding the union’s apprenticeship and training programs, building on his extensive experience and leadership in workforce development.
Holden, a 28-year IAM Local 751F member, initiated into the IAM in 1997 when he hired into Boeing’s Everett, Wash., facility as a Materials Management Specialist. From the start, he became an active union member—serving as a steward, chairing committees, and holding Local officer positions. Throughout his career, Holden has remained focused on improving the lives of IAM members and strengthening the communities where they live and work.
Since being elected District 751 President in March 2014, Holden has represented more than 32,000 aerospace and manufacturing workers at Boeing, as well as other employers across the Puget Sound. Under his leadership, the District has taken on some of the most significant challenges facing aerospace workers and delivered meaningful gains for its members.
Holden successfully led IAM District 751 members through a historic strike at Boeing in 2024, securing landmark gains including significant wage increases, stronger job security protections, and a greater voice for workers in production processes—setting a new standard across the aerospace industry.
Holden also serves as President of Machinists Institute’s Board of Directors, a forward-looking initiative focused on expanding education, skills training and workforce development to ensure IAM members remain at the forefront of rapidly evolving industries.
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