International President Brian Bryant has appointed Laura Ewan as the IAM’s Legislative Chief Counsel, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Ewan is tasked with supporting the political and legislative activities of the IAM’s Legislative Department and MNPL, the IAM’s political action committee. “Laura Ewan is a relentless advocate for IAM members and a highly effective labor lawyer,”
Read morePLATTSBURGH, N.Y., Jan. 7, 2026 – New IAM Union members at Alstom Transportation in Plattsburgh, N.Y. voted to ratify their first-ever three-year collective bargaining agreement, marking a major milestone for rail manufacturing workers in upstate New York. This ratified agreement is the direct result of member solidarity and the successful IAM organizing effort that brought
Read moreMILWAUKEE, Jan. 6, 2025 — Approximately 56 Science museum workers at Discovery World in Milwaukee have overwhelmingly voted to join the IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers). This vote marks a significant victory in their campaign for fair compensation, a clear path to career advancement, and a real voice on the job.
Read moreOn Monday, Dec. 15, members of IAM District 66 representing Locals 21, 1030, 1115, and 2191 all joined together at the WAFER Food Pantry in La Crosse, Wis. to volunteer their time sorting and preparing donations for community members in need.
Read moreTOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 22, 2025 — The members of IAM Local 1297 have ratified a new contract with Libbey Glass, effectively concluding an 18-week strike. Following over a year of negotiations, the workers’ unwavering determination proved pivotal, enabling the IAM bargaining committee to secure and retain significant rights and benefits, as well as a robust
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