WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2025 – The 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), the nation’s largest aerospace, defense and Service Contract Act labor union, is calling on members of Congress to pass the bipartisan Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act (S. 2963 / H.R. 5657). The legislation would ensure federal contract workers
Read moreIAM Union members highlight why these gatherings are vital—bringing people together to share knowledge, build solidarity, and fuel the fight for justice and equality everywhere.
Read moreIAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Kyle Carroll as a Special Representative to the IAM Air Transport Territory, effective Oct. 1, 2025.
Read moreWASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2025 – Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) released the following statement: “The IAM Union stands with every federal employee and federal contractor who has been forced to endure furloughs because of political brinkmanship. The reported threat by the Trump Administration to withhold
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 Union members highlight why these gatherings are vital—bringing people together to share knowledge, build solidarity, and fuel the fight for justice and equality everywhere.
Read moreThe Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) Region II, which represents the Mid-Atlantic, recently held its conference in the Washington, D.C. area. The hot topic was how struggling federal workers are coping under the current government shutdown and staffing cuts.
Read moreThe IAM Retirees & Membership Services Department recently conducted a week-long class at the William Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Maryland to help members build retiree clubs at the district and local levels, an action plan that would boost retiree activism, provide resources for them and increase mentorship of younger union members. Anyone interested
Read moreLast weekend, the IAM Union Michigan State Council held its fall meeting in Saginaw, Michigan, where IAM delegates discussed the current state of politics, voter mobilization, and the need to support the Machinists Non-Partisan Political League (MNPL).
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