WASHINGTON, April 11, 2025 — The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) wrote a letter urging members of Congress to sign a bipartisan letter in support of the F-35 Lightning II and F-135 engine programs — a move critical to both U.S. national security and the livelihoods of American workers. The letter,
Read moreDALEVILLE, Ala., April 11, 2025 – Approximately 3,400 members of IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Local Lodge 2003 have ratified a robust new agreement with M1 Support Services and its subcontractors at Fort Novosel, Ala. This five-year agreement, which covers IAM Local Lodge 2003 members performing aircraft maintenance and flight support, includes
Read moreWASHINGTON, April 9, 2025 – Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), and David Chartrand, IAM Canadian General Vice President, issued the following statement following President Trump’s announcement on pausing most tariffs for 90 days: “As the largest aerospace and defense labor union in the United
Read moreVALLEJO, Calif. – Today, U.S. Rep. John Garamendi joined the IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) at a press conference at the Mare Island Dry Dock, where they called for a revitalization of the U.S. shipbuilding industry. See photos from the event here. Watch the full press conference here. “Today, I am honored
Read moreWASHINGTON, March 19, 2025—The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM), along with labor and community allies, will host an event to celebrate the contributions of federal workers on Monday, March 24, 2025, during peak morning commute hours outside the L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station (Entrance C- 9th Street
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