WASHINGTON, June 27, 2025 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union), representing 600,000 active and retired members across North America, is calling on U.S. Senators Angus King and Susan Collins to reject devastating Medicaid cuts included in the current budget reconciliation package (H.R. 1). IAM Union International President Brian Bryant issued letters to
Read moreIAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Mike Zank as an Eastern Territory Special Representative, effective June 1, 2025. As Special Representative, Zank will support the Eastern Territory’s organizing efforts, assist with negotiations, and mentor emerging union leaders — continuing the work that has defined his career. “Mike has done the work, earned the trust
Read moreBOSTON, June 17, 2025 – U.S. Reps. Stephen F. Lynch (D-Mass.), Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) and Jared Golden (D-Maine) joined the IAM Union and Boston Ship Repair leadership to call for urgent investments to save the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industries. Joined by IAM Union-represented workers at Boston Ship Repair, the coalition of elected officials, union
Read moreHARTFORD, Conn., May 27, 2025 — Approximately 3,000 IAM Union Local 1746 and Local 700 (District 26) members have voted by 74% to ratify a new four-year collective bargaining agreement with engine-maker Pratt & Whitney, officially ending the three-week strike that began on Monday, May 5. Members will return to work tomorrow.
Read moreAmidst soaking rains in Connecticut, IAM Union International President Brian Bryant delivered strong messages of solidarity to 3,000 IAM Local 1746 and Local 700 (District 26) members on strike for a fair contract at Pratt & Whitney. “You are absolutely right on the reasons you are on strike,” Bryant told striking workers on picket lines
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