The IAM Union is deeply saddened to announce the passing of retired Eastern Territory General Vice President James Conigliaro Sr., a dedicated union leader whose more than four decades of service strengthened the IAM and improved the lives of working families. Born on April 2, 1956, in downtown Brooklyn, James Conigliaro was raised in a close-knit
Read moreERIE, Pa., Jan. 26, 2026 – More than 250 members of IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Local 1211 (District 98) who manufacture vibration and motion control components for the aerospace industry have voted to ratify a new four-year collective bargaining agreement with Parker Lord, ending a historic two-week strike and securing
Read moreErie, Pa., Jan. 10, 2026 – More than 250 IAM Union Local 1211 members who manufacture vibration and motion control components for the aerospace industry have voted to go on strike against Parker Lord over unresolved economic issues, marking a historic moment for the local union. The members of IAM Local 1211 have not experienced
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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