The IAM Union is mourning the tragic loss of IAM Local S6 Brother Andrew Cross, a Bath Iron Works Outside Machinist and volunteer firefighter who passed away while responding to the devastating fire at the Robbins Lumber mill in Searsmont, Maine. Cross, 27, died on May 15, 2026 after a burning silo exploded during firefighting
Read moreIAM District 77 will return to the Street Machine Nationals at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds this summer, with Locals 459 and 737 supporting the effort. The annual event, held on July 17-19, 2026, attracts thousands of car enthusiasts and families from across the region to celebrate classic cars, hot rods, and custom builds. IAM members
Read moreThe Central Oklahoma Labor Federation recently held a Labor and Friends awards banquet. The Women’s Committee for IAM Heartland Locals 2909 and 850 were presented with a Humanitarian Volunteer Award for their work on the “Gears and Shears” charity event which provided professional haircuts, hygiene kits and hot meals in their community. “It’s an honor
Read moreIAM Local 794 member Crystal Zamora was among dozens of members strengthening their skills to fight for workers through advanced arbitration training at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center. As president of the Metal Trades Council at Sandia National Laboratories, Zamora is preparing for an upcoming arbitration case and says the training is
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 Local 794 member Crystal Zamora was among dozens of members strengthening their skills to fight for workers through advanced arbitration training at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center. As president of the Metal Trades Council at Sandia National Laboratories, Zamora is preparing for an upcoming arbitration case and says the training is
Read moreThe third District 141 Safety Summit was recently held at the William W Winpisinger Education Center, where representatives from American Airlines and Spirit gathered to discuss critical operational protocols. Participants engaged in comprehensive training regarding GSAP procedures, accident investigations, and labor laws that will better serve the Airline union members. Watch the video here. The
Read moreDarnell Miller, an IAM Local 2053 welder from the Midwest, is taking new skills and renewed confidence back home after attending the IAM William W. Winpisinger Center’s Leadership I program.
Read moreThe IAM Union’s North Carolina State Council recently brought together more than 40 IAM Union members for specialized training and political strategy.
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