NFFE-IAM activist and smokejumper Sam Forstag is taking a strong working-class message to voters across Montana’s 1st Congressional District. Forstag is a former U.S. Forest Service smokejumper who spent eight years in wildland fire management. He also served as vice president of NFFE IAM Local 60 and has been active in organizing and advocating for
Read moreReal people. Real trades. Real traditions. For IAM members, the bonds built on the job often extend far beyond the workplace. That spirit is on full display in “The Cobia Crew,” the latest episode of the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s (USA) Solid Ground video series.
Read moreDear IAM Union Family, The Nov. 3 Election Day is approaching quickly, and we need all hands on deck to help elect candidates who will actually work for us, not for the billionaires and CEOs. If you’ve been waiting to get involved, now is the time! Here are a few things you can do right
Read moreThis testimonial was graciously submitted by Richley Delahay Jr., son of Winpisinger Center Facility and Services Manager Richley Delahay. Brandi, an English lab who became an integral part of the Winpisinger Center, passed away on September 21, 2026. At a young age, Brandi attended training at Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines, the
Read moreTUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 6, 2026 — IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Local 933 members have opened contract negotiations with Raytheon in Tucson, Ariz., calling for an agreement that recognizes their highly skilled work and critical role in protecting national security. The IAM, North America’s largest aerospace union, represents more than 2,200 workers at Raytheon
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