- IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Hanna Xue to serve as Research Analyst in the IAM Strategic Resources Department, effective July 20, 2026. Xue had served as a Local Representative with the American Association of University Professors (AAUP-AFT) prior to her appointment with the IAM Union. Xue’s work with new organizing strategies and successful […]
- SAN DIEGO, Aug. 13, 2026 – IAM Union members at General Dynamics NASSCO will rally alongside labor and community allies on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. to demonstrate their solidarity and growing strength as workers prepare for contract negotiations with the San Diego shipbuilder. The rally, hosted by IAM Local 389 and IAM District 947, […]
- The IAM Eastern Territory and Local 1746 participated in the annual K – 12 backpack and school supplies giveaway in East Hartford. The union joined regional non-profit organizations and stuffed backpacks and gave away school supplies to 2,000 local children ahead of the new school year. The post IAM Lends a Helping Hand to Kids […]
- The 2026 New Jersey State Council brought together labor leaders, elected officials, and IAM members to discuss legislative progress, political engagement, and opportunities to strengthen the union. Led by President Cristino Vilorio, the conference highlighted the importance of member involvement in protecting workers’ rights and advancing labor priorities. A major highlight was the recent House passage […]
- With the IAM Union’s 42nd International Convention set for New Orleans in September 2028, the IAM Southern Territory is helping set the stage by unveiling the official convention logo and slogan: “Built by Workers, Powered by Solidarity.” The convention identity brings together the tradition of the IAM with the distinctive character of New Orleans and its […]
- IAM Local 1238 member Dillon Dannat from Clinton, Iowa is reflecting on his experience attending the IAM’s William W Winpisinger Education and Technology (W3) Center for a comprehensive negotiation preparation program. He emphasizes the educational value of the training, specifically highlighting a session with IAM legal counsel, who clarified the distinctions between mandatory bargaining subjects and illegal labor practices. Through interactive exercises […]
- As record-breaking temperatures continue to put working people at risk across the country, the Trump Administration is pulling back protections for workers from one of the fastest-growing workplace hazards: extreme heat. Recent reports say the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has reduced the heat-focused inspections and enforcement efforts that were previously expanded under the […]
- IAM Union members from across Maryland and Washington, D.C., gathered for the IAM Maryland/D.C. State Council meeting to discuss the upcoming 2026 elections, hear from union and political leaders, and endorse candidates committed to fighting for working families. State Council President Rick Compher welcomed delegates, noting that the IAM’s political endorsement process begins at the […]