WICHITA, Kan., July 1, 2024 – The 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), North America’s largest aerospace labor union, released the following statement on the Boeing Co.’s planned acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems: “The IAM is carefully evaluating Boeing’s acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems and will continue to work with management on implementing policies to improve
Read moreBLOOMFIELD, Iowa, June 27, 2024 – Approximately 60 workers represented by International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 1293 (District 6) are on strike for a fair contract at Performance Pipe, a division of Chevron Phillips Chemical Co., in Bloomfield, Iowa. IAM members voted to reject the company’s “last, best and final” contract
Read moreYORK, Pa., June 12, 2024 – Pete Buttigieg spoke today in York, Pa., at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania State Council of Machinists, the political body in Pennsylvania for the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), the nation’s largest aerospace, airline, transportation and defense labor union. The conference brings together hundreds
Read moreAUSTIN, Texas, June 7, 2024 – Austin Pets Allied Workers (APAW) at Austin Pets Alive! (APA) animal shelters have won a vote to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 776, making it the country’s biggest union of animal shelter workers. The victory comes after months of organizing and strong peer-to-peer outreach
Read moreWASHINGTON, May 31, 2024 – Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), has been appointed by President Biden to serve on the President’s Export Council, a U.S. governmental organization that serves as the principal national advisory committee on international trade. Bryant, a Maine native and Bath Iron
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