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This article was featured in the Winter 2025-2026 IAM Journal and was written by IAM Communications Representative Angela Colaizzi. Longtime IAM Midwest Territory International Representatives Chris Tucker and Geny Ulloa have experienced almost every kind of union organizing campaign. No matter the industry, there’s a typical process for building a union. But when it comes
Read moreIAM Union International President Brian Bryant and Resident General Vice President Jody Bennett, along with Chief of Staff Vinny Addeo, recently visited IAM Local 1947 members from Mercury Marine and Local 873 member from John Deere in Wisconsin. Local officials hosted tours for the IAM officers and staff. Bryant recounts his recent visits to both
Read moreProudly known as America’s “Glass City,” Toledo’s legacy has always been shaped by the skill, pride, and solidarity of its working people. Today, IAM Local 1297 (District 54) members at Libbey Glass are carrying that legacy forward — standing together for fairness, respect, and a strong future for their families and community. Since Aug. 23,
Read moreWASHINGTON, Nov. 5, 2025 — The 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), North America’s largest aerospace, defense and airline union, is calling on the U.S. Trade Representative to strengthen labor enforcement, raise wage standards, and close loopholes that allow offshoring of aerospace, manufacturing and other jobs under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
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 Wood Pulp and Paper delegates and guests recently gathered in Niagara Falls, N.Y. for their 2025 Conference. Many speakers came to educate and inform the attendees from this important industry. Watch the video highlights here. The challenges are big, but so is the determination of our union. IAM Wood, Pulp and Paper members are
Read moreAs the clock winds down for federal SNAP funding, and as the government shutdown surpasses 30 days, union members created a food pantry in Washington, D.C. They are offering canned goods to the public and raising money for local food banks that are serving laid-off federal workers, some of whom and IAM Union and NFFE-IAM
Read moreMore than 30 IAM Union members recently attended the IAM Safety & Health Conference at the Winpisinger Center to learn more about on-the-job emergency responses and maintaining employee health.
Read moreSpanish version below Spanish Organizing I Class Set for Dec. 14–19, 2025 The IAM Union is encouraging members to strengthen their organizing skills by enrolling in the upcoming Organizing I class at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, Md. The Spanish Organizing I Class, scheduled for Dec. 14–19, 2025, is open
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