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The IAM Union opened its 2025 Transportation Conference in Las Vegas on Monday. Over 800 IAM Union delegates are in attendance at the conference, and work primarily in the airline and railroad industries. The conference highlights the IAM’s powerful presence in these sectors.
Under the banner of “Building a Better Tomorrow,” this year’s conference emphasizes the IAM’s dedication to bolstering transportation jobs, protecting workers’ rights, and developing the next generation of labor leaders. Attendees will attend general sessions and targeted committee meetings addressing key industry issues.
“We are here, we are fired up, and we are ready to go!” said IAM Union Air Transport General Vice President Richie Johnsen. “Together our members, from airline workers to railroad workers, and all the new voices that are joining our movement see what’s in front of us. We’re not just adapting to the future—we’re setting up success for working people that are proud to be IAM union members.”
Johnsen highlighted recent gains in collective bargaining agreements and the growing power of the IAM’s transportation sector.
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IAM International President Bryant Bryant gave a fiery speech about the threats to America’s workforce. He spoke about the organizing drives for more transportation workers.
“Let’s be clear—these workers deserve union representation. They deserve better wages. They deserve respect, and they deserve the power of a union contract to protect them when things go wrong. Delta and JetBlue may be two of the most anti-union carriers in the country—but we’re not backing down,” said Bryant.
Monday’s speakers also included:
Committee discussions will lead to formal reports presented at the conference. The IAM Transportation Conference is a premier gathering for international and national leaders and members within the transportation sector.
