Retired Southwest Airlines employee and current IAM Employee Assistance Program (EAP) instructor with District 142, Mack “Big Mack” McKinney, recounts how his union training in EAP and the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) equipped him to assist recent flood victims and first responders in Kerrville, Texas. Watch the video here. McKinney emphasized the union’s broader
Read moreIAM Union District 171 in Oklahoma City recently hosted IAM Veterans Department staff for a productive visit during ongoing negotiations ahead of the District Delegates meeting. Given the high number of military contracts in the area, discussions focused on establishing a dedicated Veterans Claims Day.
Read moreThe IAM Union is committed to providing immediate assistance and resources to help members affected by the tragic flash flooding in central Texas. If you’re an IAM member and suffered property damage from the floods, you can apply for assistance from the IAM Disaster Relief Fund here. To address urgent needs, the IAM encourages its members
Read moreThe IAM proudly honors IAM Local 830 member Theresa Martinez as she approaches an extraordinary milestone – 30 years of union membership on Sept. 1. Martinez’s dedication to the labor movement is matched only by her commitment to community service and social justice. Theresa’s union career is a reflection of integrity, leadership, and tireless service.
Read moreWASHINGTON, 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 Thom Tillis and Ted Budd to oppose proposed Medicaid cuts in the reconciliation package (H.R. 1) that threaten healthcare access for working families and could force the closure
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