Leer en español SAN DIEGO, Sept. 17, 2026 — IAM Union members at General Dynamics NASSCO have ratified a strong new three-year collective bargaining agreement covering more than 800 shipbuilders in San Diego with massive wage and benefit gains. The agreement delivers a 10% wage increase in the first year, followed by increases of 5%
Read moreDear IAM Family, Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate the generations of Latina and Latino workers whose skill, sacrifice, and solidarity have strengthened our union, our communities, and the entire labor movement. Across the IAM, Latina and Latino members help build America, maintain our transportation systems, protect our communities, support essential public services,
Read moreWICHITA, Kan., Sept. 15, 2026 — Following Boeing’s reacquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, IAM Union Local 839 (IAM District 70) members voted Sept. 12, 2026 to pursue coverage under the IAM Union/Boeing Master Agreement as opposed to renegotiating the existing Spirit AeroSystems independent contract with Boeing, in January. The vote was held to determine how IAM-represented
Read moreApproximately 70 civilian aircraft mechanics employed by Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. (STI) at Marine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville, N.C., have joined the IAM Union through voluntary recognition. A strong majority of the workers supported joining the IAM, leading STI to sign a voluntary recognition agreement recognizing the IAM as their exclusive collective
Read moreWASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2026 – The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) has filed an application with the National Mediation Board (NMB) seeking a union representation election for more than 120 JSX inflight crew members. The filing marks an important step in the workers’ campaign to gain a stronger voice on the
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