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WASHINGTON, March 16, 2026 — The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) sent a letter to Whirlpool Corporation Chairman and CEO Marc Bitzer demanding a meeting with company leadership to address the layoffs at the Amana, Iowa, manufacturing workforce and to establish a path forward for IAM members still working at the
Read moreNearly a hundred IAM Union members, community leaders, and elected officials recently gathered to demand accountability from Whirlpool Corp. as the company prepares to lay off approximately 341 workers at its Amana, Iowa, facility beginning Monday, March 9. The rally, co-hosted by IAM Union District 6 and the Hawkeye Area Labor Council, brought together allies
Read moreDelegates from IAM Locals across Iowa convened in Des Moines to strategize for the battles ahead, taking a clear-eyed look at the shifting political climate and the stakes facing working families at both the statehouse and in Washington.
Read moreThe IAM Midwest Territory recently hosted its inaugural Snowmobile Run Fundraiser to benefit the IAM Union’s favorite charity, Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines (GDA | TLC), bringing together IAM Union members, families, and community supporters for a day of solidarity and winter camaraderie in support of a life-changing cause.
Read moreAMANA, Iowa, Feb. 27, 2026 — The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) held a press conference this week calling on elected officials at every level of government to take immediate action following Whirlpool Corp.’s announcement of nearly 400 layoffs at its Amana, Iowa, manufacturing facility, effective March 9, 2026. WATCH: IAM Union Press Conference on
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