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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
Read moreCertification is about safety, not politics WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2026 –The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) strongly condemns reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to decertify Canadian-made aircraft and impose 50% import tariffs on aircraft built in Canada. Such actions, if carried out, would cause serious disruption to the North
Read moreFrancais IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Peter Tsoukalas as Special Representative in the Canadian Territory, effective Feb. 1, 2026. Tsoukalas is a 25-year member of IAM Locals 1751 and 2309. Tsoukalas, who most recently served as an IAM District 140 General Chairperson since 2017 in Quebec, will help lead organizing efforts in Canada.
Read moreWASHINGTON, August 1, 2025 — Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) andIAM Union Canadian Territory General Vice President David Chartrand issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s 35% tariff on Canada: “President Trump’s decision to impose a 35% tariff on Canadian goods is reckless and
Read moreWASHINGTON, March 4, 2025 – Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union, and David Chartrand, IAM Canadian General Vice President, issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada: “The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Union strongly condemns the Trump administration’s reckless decision to impose a 25% tariff on
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