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WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2026 – Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union), released the following statement regarding Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance to terminate or modify existing federal collective bargaining agreements in accordance with Executive Orders 14251 and 14343. “This administration continues to embark on
Read moreWASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2026 — Brian Bryant, International President of the IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), and David Chartrand, IAM Canadian Territory General Vice President, issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to reject President Trump’s tariffs on Canada: “Today’s bipartisan vote shows that a majority of Congress
Read moreNearly 30 IAM Union members were delegates at the New Mexico State Council (NMSC) conference in Santa Fe in late January. The two-day event, organized by Council President John Dyrcz and Council Secretary Treasurer Tina Davis, included speeches by politicians such as State Rep. Christine Chandler, IAM leadership and union members. The conference also included
Read moreThe IAM Florida State Council met during its 5-day legislative conference in Tallahassee. Union members and retirees gathered to meet with state representatives and senators to advocate for labor rights, improved wages, and the protection of pensions and Social Security. Leaders and activists emphasize the importance of opposing anti-union legislation that threatens the collective bargaining
Read moreThe IAM Union proudly congratulates Taylor Rehmet, an IAM District 776 member and labor activist, on his election to represent Texas Senate District 9. Rehmet currently serves as President of IAM Local 776B and President of the Texas IAM Union State Council. A U.S. Air Force veteran, skilled machinist, and community organizer, Rehmet has been
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