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IAM Texas State Council Charts Course for Organizing and Political Action

Nearly 100 participants, including delegates, guests, speakers, and IAM leaders from industries across the Lone Star State, gathered in Austin for the 2026 IAM Texas State Council Meeting to discuss the issues facing working families, strengthen the union’s legislative and organizing efforts, and hear from labor and political leaders committed to advancing workers’ rights. Texas

IAM Journal , iMail , News June 23, 2026

IAM Journal: So-Called ‘Right-to-Work’ Laws Can’t Break Solidarity

This article was featured in the Summer 2026 IAM Journal and was written by IAM Communications Representative John Carr In states where so-called right-to-work laws are designed to weaken unions, two IAM locals are among many who are proving that strong leadership, daily engagement and active membership can keep solidarity alive and deliver results. At

iMail , News , Press releases , Rail Division February 24, 2026

IAM Rail Division Applauds Bipartisan Senate Introduction of Railway Safety Act

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2026 – Today, U.S. Sens. Jon Husted (R-OH), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Roger Marshall (R-KS), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Railway Safety Act in the Senate. This legislation largely resembles previous bipartisan legislation led by then-Sens. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) that passed out

iMail , News , Politics & Legislation January 8, 2026

Laura Ewan Appointed IAM Legislative Chief Counsel

International President Brian Bryant has appointed Laura Ewan as the IAM’s Legislative Chief Counsel, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Ewan is tasked with supporting the political and legislative activities of the IAM’s Legislative Department and MNPL, the IAM’s political action committee. “Laura Ewan is a relentless advocate for IAM members and a highly effective labor lawyer,”

Communications , News November 25, 2025

IAM Communications Department Wins ILCA Awards

The International Labor Communications Association (ILCA) recently recognized the IAM as one of the best in the labor movement in the 2025 Labor Media Contest. This prestigious competition is like the Oscars for labor communication professionals, and the IAM Communications team continued to bring home awards in consecutive years. “The IAM Union Communications Department continues

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IAM Texas State Council Charts Course for Organizing and Political Action

IAM Journal: So-Called ‘Right-to-Work’ Laws Can’t Break Solidarity

IAM Rail Division Applauds Bipartisan Senate Introduction of Railway Safety Act

Laura Ewan Appointed IAM Legislative Chief Counsel

IAM Communications Department Wins ILCA Awards

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