IAM retirees have spent a lifetime fighting for dignity, fairness, and strong contracts – and they’re not done yet. During the recent IAM Retirees Conference, IAM retirees shared reflections on their time as active members and the lessons that shaped their careers. Their message to today’s members is clear: get involved, stay engaged, and keep
Read moreWASHINGTON, Aug. 14, 2025 – Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), released the following statement on the 90th Anniversary of Social Security: “On the 90th anniversary of Social Security, the IAM Union is reaffirming its commitment to protecting and strengthening the program that millions of working families
Read moreThe deadline is fast approaching to register for the Retirees Education and Strategy Program (RESP) to be held at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, Md. from September 21-26, 2025. Read the call letter here. Registrations must be received by Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. The RESP program, offered by the IAM
Read moreThe Labor Assistance Professionals (LAP), an organization founded in 1990, is dedicated to “Labor Helping Labor.” Recently, 25 labor unions, including the IAM, gathered for their annual conference. More than 450 attendees attended seminars and were trained on different brain disorders, conditions, and other family problems members face. Watch the video here. Members were also
Read moreWe’re proud to invite our IAM family to the upcoming IAM Retirees Conference, taking place Oct. 20-22, 2025, at the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront (1550 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, FL 32931). This year’s theme, “Leaders and Legends,” will honor the contributions of our retirees while energizing and empowering us for the work ahead. Register
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