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  • iMail , News , Rail Division February 12, 2026

    Rail Unions Invoke Federal Mediation with CPKC Over DM&E Pay, Benefits Dispute

    Three rail labor unions have invoked federal mediation after more than a year of stalled contract talks with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), citing particularly, the railroad’s mistreatment of employees on its former Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern (DM&E) lines. IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) District 19, the Brotherhood of Maintenance of

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  • News February 11, 2026

    IAM Union Represents Labor on Prestigious NFLPA Alan Page Community Award Panel

    IAM Assistant Director of Communications DeLane Adams recently joined an incredible panel of judges to help narrow 18 outstanding candidates to five finalists for the 2026 NFL Players Association (NFLPA) Alan Page Community Award. More than 6,000 fans also participated through a digital voting platform. The panel also included Anquan Boldin (former NFL wide receiver,

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  • Canada , News , Politics & Legislation February 11, 2026

    IAM Union Statement on U.S. House Vote to Reject Tariffs on Canada

    WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2026 — Brian Bryant, International President of the IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), and David Chartrand, IAM Canadian Territory General Vice President, issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to reject President Trump’s tariffs on Canada: “Today’s bipartisan vote shows that a majority of Congress

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  • iMail , News February 10, 2026

    Denise Heath Appointed IAM Special Assistant to the International President

    IAM Union International President Brian Bryant has appointed Denise Heath as Special Assistant to the International President, effective Feb. 1, 2026. In her new role, Heath will focus on supporting IAM members covered under the Service Contract Act (SCA)—particularly non-aerospace SCA members—while helping to expand the IAM Union’s presence, strength, and organizing capacity in this

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  • iMail , News February 10, 2026

    From Capes to Collars: DC and GDA | TLC Raise Real-Life Heroes

    When it comes to changing lives, real heroes don’t always wear capes. Sometimes, they walk on four paws. DC Comics has officially teamed up with the IAM Union’s favorite charity, Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines (GDA | TLC) in an exciting, yearlong collaboration designed to shine a spotlight on the life-changing power

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