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This week, the negotiation committee representing over 600 IAM Union members working at three separate United Launch Alliance (ULA) sites opened negotiations in Huntsville, Ala. United Launch Alliance engineers, manufactures, launches, and supports various space exploration vehicles, including the current Atlas and Delta rockets. Since 2006, IAM Union members have helped successfully launch over 150
Read moreWASHINGTON, April 9, 2025 – Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), and David Chartrand, IAM Canadian General Vice President, issued the following statement following President Trump’s announcement on pausing most tariffs for 90 days: “As the largest aerospace and defense labor union in the United
Read moreThe IAM is mourning the passing of Tony Padilla, TCU/IAM’s retired Assistant National Legislative Director. Padilla enjoyed a remarkable 43-year career in the rail industry, retiring in December 2009.
Read moreAs previously reported, IAM Union members have nominated and elected the incumbent Executive Council members and international officers to a new four-year term, beginning July 1, 2025. Therefore, there are no runoff elections for international officer elections. Click here for a summary of nominations. Click here for the full nominations by local. ELECTED EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AND INTERNATIONAL
Read moreFlorida State Council of Machinists President Mike Phillips recently addressed members in Tallahassee regarding anti-union and anti-worker legislation being considered during the state’s legislative session. He highlighted specific threats to teachers’ unions, minimum wage, and child labor laws, emphasizing the need for strong opposition. IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes, IAM Southern Territory General Vice President
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