IAM International News

  • IAM Union Condemns Trump Administration for Threat to Withhold Backpay from Federal Workers
    WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2025 – Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) released the following statement: “The IAM Union stands with every federal employee and federal contractor who has been forced to endure furloughs because of political brinkmanship. The reported threat by the Trump Administration to withhold […]
  • Government Shutdown: Share Your Story
    The federal government remains shut down, and your Union wants to hear how this shutdown is directly or indirectly affecting members by sharing their experiences. Thousands of IAM Union and NFFE-IAM members work for federal agencies, federal contractors, or in industries heavily reliant on federally funded projects. A government shutdown means missed paychecks, halted contracts, […]
  • IAM District 6 Members Support Homeless Veterans in Des Moines
    After last year’s District 6 HELPS backpack drive for Homeless Veterans Stand Down, IAM members expanded their commitment in 2025 by making the Des Moines Stand Down an official District HELPS event. IAM Locals across the District donated funds, with District 6 matching the contributions, for a total of $1,150 in support, along with donated […]
  • IAM Southern States Join Together to Build Legislative and Political Power
    The proud IAM members of the Southern Territory gathered for the Southern States Conference in Biloxi, Miss. to strategize together for the defense and growth of the union and worker power in the South. IAM Southern Territory General Vice President Craig Martin reminded delegates of why political activism and coming together with legislative allies is […]
  • Coalition of Black Trade Unionists Highlights Federal Workers Under Siege
    The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) Region II, which represents the Mid-Atlantic, recently held its conference in the Washington, D.C. area. The hot topic was how struggling federal workers are coping under the current government shutdown and staffing cuts.   The post Coalition of Black Trade Unionists Highlights Federal Workers Under Siege appeared first […]
  • IAM Union Western Territory General Vice President Martinez Congratulates Adelita Grijalva’s Election Victory; Calls For Her to Be Immediately Seated in Congress
    PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. 1, 2025 – IAM Union Western Territory General Vice President Robert “Bobby” Martinez issued the following statement congratulating Adelita Grijalva, who was endorsed by the IAM Union’s Arizona State Council, on her victory in the general election for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District while also calling for her to be seated immediately in Congress: […]
  • IAM Union, TCU/IAM Push Bipartisan Effort to Expand Overtime Tax Deduction for Airline, Railroad Workers
    The IAM Union, the largest airline and rail union in North America, applauds the introduction of the No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act (H.R. 5475) by a bipartisan group of U.S. Representatives, including Reps. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.), Emilia Sykes (D-Ohio), Nick LaLota (R-N.Y.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) and Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.).  […]
  • Missouri Senator Josh Hawley Blasts Boeing’s Greed on Capitol Hill
    ST. LOUIS, Oct. 3, 2025—  The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) applauded Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) for pressing Boeing’s chief labor counsel, Scott Mayer, over the company’s refusal to reach a fair deal with 3,200 IAM District 837 members in St. Louis on their ninth week on strike. Watch the exchange […]