What would happen if union membership tripled in the United States? The IAM Union asked an economist and our members that question, and the answer is remarkably similar: higher wages, stronger communities and a more secure future for working families. A new report from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) concludes that restoring union membership to
Read moreYoung car enthusiasts had just as much reason to stop by the IAM District 77 booth as their parents during this year’s Street Machine Nationals at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul. While adults learned about the IAM’s work representing working families and picked up IAM-branded giveaways, children selected free Hot Wheels cars before
Read moreNearly 100 participants, including delegates, guests, speakers, and IAM leaders from industries across the Lone Star State, gathered in Austin for the 2026 IAM Texas State Council Meeting to discuss the issues facing working families, strengthen the union’s legislative and organizing efforts, and hear from labor and political leaders committed to advancing workers’ rights. Texas
Read moreLeer en español SAN JUAN, P.R., July 22, 2026 — The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) is raising serious concerns about ongoing staffing shortages affecting Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) personnel at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, warning that prolonged vacancies are placing increasing demands on firefighters responsible for protecting one of
Read moreWASHINGTON, July 22, 2026 — The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), which represents more than 100,000 workers across the airline and railroad industries, is thanking former National Mediation Board (NMB) Member Deirdre Hamilton for her service following her dismissal by the Trump Administration, a move made possible by a recent Supreme Court
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