AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 19, 2026 – The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) proudly congratulates IAM District 776 member, labor activist, and union leader Taylor Rehmet on being sworn in as the State Senator representing Texas Senate District 9.
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Read moreThe IAM Union proudly congratulates Taylor Rehmet, an IAM District 776 member and labor activist, on his election to represent Texas Senate District 9. Rehmet currently serves as President of IAM Local 776B and President of the Texas IAM Union State Council. A U.S. Air Force veteran, skilled machinist, and community organizer, Rehmet has been
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