As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we reflect on the freedoms that define our nation and honor those who have sacrificed to protect them. The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate the ideals of liberty, democracy, and opportunity that have shaped our country’s history. While many families will
Read moreThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is asking frontline ramp workers to share their experiences through a national Ramp Worker Safety Questionnaire, as required by Section 353 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. The information collected will help the FAA evaluate current safety practices and develop recommendations to better protect workers across the aviation industry.
Read moreNearly a year after becoming the first union in the nearly 80-year history of the Federation of American Scientists (FAS), 25 IAM District 4 members have ratified their first collective bargaining agreement, securing workplace protections, greater transparency, and a stronger voice on the job. The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) was established in 1945 by scientists
Read moreWASHINGTON, July 1, 2026 – Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), released the following statement on the mandatory six-year review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): “When NAFTA was first proposed, the IAM Union opposed it because we knew exactly what would happen. Corporations would
Read moreThe IAM Western Territory continues to build momentum at General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego, where a major internal organizing campaign has significantly strengthened the union ahead of upcoming contract negotiations. Launched in January by the IAM Western Territory, IAM District 947, and IAM Local 389, the campaign focused on increasing membership, engaging workers, and
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