The IAM is proud to announce the release of its updated Strike Manual, a comprehensive guide designed to support members, locals and districts before, during, and after a strike. This easy-to-use resource covers every step of the process—from strike authorization votes and legal requirements to communications strategies, picket-line operations, and member support. The manual reflects
Read moreST. LOUIS, Sept. 19, 2025 — The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) District 837 has formally submitted a membership-ratified four-year contract proposal to Boeing, putting the responsibility squarely on the company to end a strike now stretching nearly seven weeks. Despite public statements from Boeing executives that the company will only negotiate
Read moreST. LOUIS, Sept. 19, 2025— IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) District 837 members have ratified a union-proposed four-year contract offer — a bold step to end the strike that has stretched nearly seven weeks at Boeing Defense in the St. Louis area. The proposal will now be submitted to Boeing as a
Read moreIAM Veterans Services Coordinator Rich Evans and Assistant Coordinator Brian Stymacks led the IAM Veterans Services delegation in participating in the 2025 National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates (NOVA) Fall Conference at the Capitol Hilton in Washington, D.C. IAM Veterans Services Steering Committee members Teressa Peart (Local 774), Robert Sevenson (Local 1125), Stevie Bailey (Local 97
Read moreThe IAM Union is applauding the growing number of congressional leaders calling on Boeing to negotiate in good faith as 3,200 IAM District 837 members continue their seventh week on strike at Boeing Defense facilities in St. Louis, St. Charles, Mo., and Mascoutah, Ill. Members of the Congressional Labor Caucus and U.S. Reps. Wesley Bell (D-Mo.) and Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) sent
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