IAM International News

  • GVP Sullivan Visits Pratt & Whitney Picket Line as Support Pours in for Striking IAM District 26 Members
    IAM Local 700 and 1746 (District 26) members at Pratt & Whitney in Middletown and East Hartford, Conn., are on strike to secure a better contract. Workers are seeking improved wage security, job security, and retirement security. But, the current company proposal do not address their core issues, despite the company’s high profits. “I stand […]
  • Alabama Local 2003 Supports Military Veterans Displaced By Fire
    IAM Local 2003 in Alabama had already taken action to make a donation and collect much-needed items for the home to assist the Veterans at CSM Bennie G. Adkins Veteran’s Home, then tragedy struck in the form of a fire. As a result, many Veterans had to be moved to a Health and Rehabilitation Center. […]
  • For First Time, Uber and Lyft Drivers in Emerging Coalition Unite at Illinois Capitol to Demand Right to Unionize
    SPRINGFIELD, IL — On Wednesday, May 7, rideshare drivers from across Illinois gathered at the Howlett Secretary of State Building in Springfield to call on state lawmakers to support upcoming legislation that grants app-based drivers the right to collectively bargain under the union of their choice. The event, organized by the Illinois Drivers Alliance, featured […]
  • TCU/IAM Financial Officers Learn Skills at Winpisinger Center, Visit IAM Headquarters
    Chicago TCU/IAM Local 6608 member Troy Andrew spent a week at the IAM’s Winpisinger Center to learn about the responsibilities of a financial secretary. His training covered topics such as bookkeeping, tax systems, and overall financial management. After the week, Andrew and his classmates visited the IAM’s International Headquarters for a tour and found it […]
  • Registration Open for the IAM Wood, Pulp and Paper Council Conference
    Registration is now open for the 2025 IAM Wood, Pulp & Paper Council Conference from Sept. 15 to 19 at the Seneca Niagara Casino and Resort  in Niagara Falls, N.Y. The cut off date is Thursday, Aug. 14.  Click here for the registration form and the conference call letter. Please complete the form and return […]
  • IAM Union Adopts Updated Branding in Nod to Proud Past, Bright Future Ahead
    WASHINGTON, May 5, 2025 – IAM Union, formally known as the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, is responding to member feedback by updating its branding in an effort to further meet the needs of a diverse membership. The rebrand comes after IAM’s Committee on the Future (COTF) held 45 listening sessions in 29 cities across North America, […]
  • IAM Members at Pratt and Whitney in Connecticut Vote to Reject Company Offer, Strike for Fair Contract
    Approximately 3,000 members at IAM Union Locals 700 and 1746 in the greater Hartford, Conn., area have overwhelmingly rejected the company’s offer. The current agreement remains in effect through 11:59 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 4, when a strike will begin.  “Our committee worked tirelessly to advance our member’s voices to the company, and the […]
  • IAM Members Wrap Up 2025 Legislative Conference with Renewed Focus on Defending Workers’ Rights
    More than 400 IAM members from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., this week for the 2025 IAM Legislative Conference – marking one of the strongest turnouts in recent history. Over three days, IAM delegates came together to strategize, share stories from their communities, and meet face-to-face with the elected officials who make decisions […]