Dear Sisters and Brothers, The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) strongly opposes the recently unveiled Republican stimulus proposal that fails to support the airline industry. “This proposal does not help the industry or its workers. Congress needs to take real action in order to protect a vital piece of our
Read moreThe IAM recently helped secure bipartisan congressional support for continued investment in the F-35 program. The funding is part of the Fiscal Year 2021 defense authorization and appropriations bills. The Defense Department’s budget request had called for less investment in the F-35 program.
Read moreThe IAM is leading a bipartisan congressional delegation calling for the funding of a second Virginia-class submarine in fiscal 2021 defense spending legislation. The Defense Department’s 2021 budget request calls for purchasing only one Virginia-class submarine.
Read moreIn the best interest and safety of the membership during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the IAM has decided to cancel the IAM Legislative Conference, scheduled to be held May 4-6, 2020, as well as the Machinists Non-Partisan Political League (MNPL) Conference, scheduled to be held May 7-9, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency Washington Hotel
Read moreThe IAM sent a letter urging members of the U.S. Senate to swiftly pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201, to protect our members working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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