Registration for the 55th International Convention of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) is open to IAM members. The convention will be held from May 20-24, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, located at 265 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30303. The CBTU Convention brings together trade unionists from across the country to address critical
Read moreIAM Union members from across the state of Texas proudly represented the union at the Texas AFL-CIO COPE Convention, united around the convention’s central theme: “Workers vs. Billionaires — Which Side Are You On?” A major focus of the convention was the strong show of solidarity for IAM District 776 member and activist Taylor Rehmet,
Read moreRideshare drivers and lawmakers from the Illinois Drivers Alliance, a coalition of thousands of rideshare drivers across the state, powered by the IAM Union and SEIU Local 1, recently announced landmark legislation that would create a legal pathway for Illinois rideshare drivers to unionize and bargain collectively. “This legislation protects drivers and guarantees their right
Read moreIAM District 776’s bargaining team recently took part in a negotiation prep course offered by the William W. Winpinsiger Education and Technology Center. The course, led by IAM Education Representative Richard Dees, provides the necessary tools for the upcoming negotiations and is scheduled to open on March 16. This agreement covers about 5,000 Lockheed Martin
Read moreERIE, Pa., Jan. 26, 2026 – More than 250 members of IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Local 1211 (District 98) who manufacture vibration and motion control components for the aerospace industry have voted to ratify a new four-year collective bargaining agreement with Parker Lord, ending a historic two-week strike and securing
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