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WASHINGTON, D.C., May 21, 2026 — The IAM Union today applauded the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for passing an amendment to include the Railway Safety Act (RSA) in the BUILD America 250 Act, marking a major step forward in the fight to strengthen freight rail safety protections for railroad workers and communities nationwide. For
Read moreWASHINGTON, May 20, 2026 — The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) recently joined Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and 28 co-sponsors on Capitol Hill during the introduction of the Fair Trade for Working Families Resolution, a bold new framework for international trade policy that would put the interests of working people above
Read moreWEST PLAINS, Mo., May 19, 2026 — The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) is blasting Leonardo DRS for bargaining in bad faith and is calling on the company to immediately end its lockout of more than 285 IAM Local 2782 (District 9) members in West Plains, Mo., and return to the table
Read moreThe IAM Local 389 negotiating team recently completed contract negotiation preparation training at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center, preparing for upcoming bargaining with General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego. The agreement covers more than 800 workers who build critical auxiliary and support ships for the U.S. Navy, as well as oil tankers
Read moreThe IAM Union is mourning the tragic loss of IAM Local S6 Brother Andrew Cross, a Bath Iron Works Outside Machinist and volunteer firefighter who passed away while responding to the devastating fire at the Robbins Lumber mill in Searsmont, Maine. Cross, 27, died on May 15, 2026 after a burning silo exploded during firefighting
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