IAM members Richard Turner and Melissa McRonney-Apaw were among 20 other members who recently attended the Leadership II class at the IAM’s Winspisinger Education and Technology Center. Turner and McRonney-Apaw share their backgrounds and roles within their locals, highlighting their current positions as union representatives and educators at their home locals.
Read moreIAM District 19 has reached a tentative agreement, covering approximately 1,300 freight rail members with the Union Pacific Railroad (UP).
Read moreWICHITA, Kan., July 26, 2025 – Nearly 500 members of IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Local 639 (District 70) in Wichita, Kan., have voted to ratify a strong four-year labor agreement with Bombardier. Contract highlights include: Annual general wage increases of 4%, 3%, 3%, and 5%. Retirement
Read moreMost get a fond send off when retirement rolls around to their career, but in Texas they do everything big, including honors for legendary members of IAM District 776. The District had been working for months on a special tribute to International President Robert Martinez Jr., who retired in January 2024 after 43 years of
Read moreIAM Midwest Territory members and motorcycle enthusiasts gathered at Eagle Point Park in Dubuque, Iowa, for the annual Spirit of the Midwest Ride for Guides. The ride featured a scenic route, camaraderie, and a shared mission: supporting Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines (GDA | TLC), the IAM’s favorite charity. The event kicked off after waiting out
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