The Eastern States Conference of Machinists recently wrapped up a two-day conference in Atlantic City, N.J., bringing together union leaders and delegates from across the Eastern Territory to discuss the challenges facing working families and the upcoming midterm elections. Watch the video report. Hosted by Eastern States Conference President Mike Vartabedian, the conference featured remarks
Read moreIAM Union members from across Maryland and Washington, D.C., gathered for the IAM Maryland/D.C. State Council meeting to discuss the upcoming 2026 elections, hear from union and political leaders, and endorse candidates committed to fighting for working families. State Council President Rick Compher welcomed delegates, noting that the IAM’s political endorsement process begins at the
Read moreCompany benefits from federal contracts and pays CEO 241 times the median worker while denying annual raises and delaying a first contract to workers AURORA, Ohio, July 30, 2026 – The 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) is calling on Ohio’s congressional delegation to intervene as GE HealthCare continues to delay
Read moreThe IAM Union helped usher in a historic partnership aimed at raising labor standards for working in the Dominican Republican. The agreement, facilitated by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), is focused on strengthening international solidarity and growing opportunities for workers throughout the Americas. The landmark Memorandum of Understanding between the ITF, the Dominican Republic’s
Read moreNATIONAL HARBOR, Md., July 25, 2026 – Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller addressed delegates of the IAM Union’s (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Maryland and D.C. State Council on Saturday, where she accepted the union’s endorsement on behalf of the Moore-Miller reelection campaign. “The Moore-Miller administration is proud to stand with the men
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