IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Richard Suarez as IAM Western Territory Coordinator, bringing decades of union experience, education, and dedication to an increased role serving IAM members. The appointment is effective Sept. 1, 2025. Throughout his career, Suarez has gained extensive collective bargaining and organizing experience in both the private and public sectors.
Read moreThe IAM Union is deeply saddened by the passing of Tom O’Heron, who was a retired IAM Collective Bargaining Director, lifelong trade unionist, and dedicated advocate for working people. O’Heron was 69 years old. O’Heron initiated into IAM Local 21 in 1978, beginning a remarkable career of more than 46 years of service to the
Read moreApproximately 84 members of the IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Local 1297 (District 54) at Libbey Glass in Toledo are still on strike since Friday, Aug. 22 to protest the company’s unfair labor practices after company leadership failed to bargain in good faith and propose a fair contract offer to its
Read moreIAM District 160 recently hosted a fundraiser at a Topgolf in Renton, Wash., which raised more than $30,000 for the IAM’s favorite charity, Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines (GDA | TLC).
Read moreThe registration deadline for the upcoming IAM Retirees Conference, taking place Oct. 20-22, 2025, at the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront (1550 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, FL 32931) has been extended to Monday, September 15, 2025. This year’s theme, “Leaders and Legends,” will honor the contributions of our retirees while energizing and empowering us for
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