The 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) is enthusiastically supporting the newly-introduced, bipartisan Railroad Retirement Fairness Act in the U.S. Senate and House to correct Railroad Retirement benefits for working retirees. The Railroad Retirement Fairness Act has been introduced in the Senate by U.S. Sens. Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Josh Hawley
Read moreThe 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) is reaffirming its strong support for the bipartisan SHIPS for America Act as Congress holds a joint hearing on revitalizing shipbuilding and the maritime industrial base before key House subcommittees. Today, just 80 U.S.-flagged vessels operate in international commerce, compared to roughly
Read moreLeer en español The IAM Union has joined the United Steelworkers (USW) in solidarity with workers at the Eaton plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, who are organizing to demand control over their collective bargaining agreement and to affiliate with an independent union. “These workers are exercising their fundamental right to freedom of association – a right
Read moreINDEPENDENCE, Mo., April 20, 2026 – In a powerful display of solidarity and determination, hundreds of striking members of IAM Union Local 778 gathered at 5 a.m. this morning on the picket line outside the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, calling on Olin Winchester to return to the bargaining table with a fair contract offer.
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.
New leadership is on the labor landscape as Matt Hollis takes the reigns as National President of the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM), a historic rail union that represents 25,000 American workers.
Read moreAt 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
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