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INDEPENDENCE, Mo., April 9, 2026 – Approximately 1,350 striking workers represented by IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Local 778 are escalating pressure on Olin Winchester to reach a fair agreement and restore full operations at the Independence, Mo., Lake City Army Ammunition Plant—one of the most critical facilities in the U.S.
Read moreDear IAM Union Family, On behalf of the entire IAM Executive Council, I’d like to encourage every District and Local to identify and approve interested members to attend and actively participate in the 2026 Pride at Work Convention (June 2-4, 2026 in Minneapolis). Pride at Work is an AFL-CIO constituency group dedicated to advancing equality, dignity, and respect for
Read moreWASHINGTON, April 7, 2026 — The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) condemned the Trump administration’s announcement to relocate the U.S. Forest Service headquarters to Salt Lake City, Utah, and eliminate all regional offices, calling the move a reckless disruption to the dedicated workforce that manages the nation’s forests, fights wildfires, and serves the public. Among those affected
Read moreThe IAM Retirees and Membership Assistance Department is now accepting registrations for the upcoming Retirees Assistance Program, scheduled for June 14 -19, 2026, at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, Md. This comprehensive program is designed to equip IAM retirees with valuable tools, resources, and knowledge to navigate the unique challenges
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.
At the CSX Bryan Park roadway shop in Richmond, Va., members of IAM Union Local 696 (District 19) Rail Division describe a comprehensive rebuild process that transforms heavy machinery through teardown, fabrication, and complex electrical and hydraulic assembly. Watch Video: The IAM Union of Bryan Park: CSX Heavy Rebuild and Repair These dedicated IAM members
Read moreFifteen IAM Union members, staff and activists recently participated in the recent Organizing III training program held at the Winpisinger Center. Watch the video report here. This advanced course focuses on refining the communication skills necessary for representatives to effectively teach organizing strategies within their Locals. Participants from diverse industries, including air transport, aerospace and
Read moreThe annual MNPL Conference recently took place in Savannah, Ga. About 300 IAM Union members, who are dedicated to labor politics and fundraising, heard updates from legislative leaders on the path forward ahead of the midterms. After the conference, IAM delegates participated in the No Kings rally and march in downtown Savannah by calling out
Read moreAt the recent MNPL Conference in Savannah, Georgia, it was announced that the IAM Executive Council had voted unanimously to appoint Jon Holden as General Vice President of Training and Apprenticeships, effective April 1, 2026. Holden was previously the president of IAM District 751 in Washington state, where he represented tens of thousands of high-skilled
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