- WASHINGTON, April 11, 2025 — The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) wrote a letter urging members of Congress to sign a bipartisan letter in support of the F-35 Lightning II and F-135 engine programs — a move critical to both U.S. national security and the livelihoods of American workers. The letter, […]
- DALEVILLE, Ala., April 11, 2025 – Approximately 3,400 members of IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Local Lodge 2003 have ratified a robust new agreement with M1 Support Services and its subcontractors at Fort Novosel, Ala. This five-year agreement, which covers IAM Local Lodge 2003 members performing aircraft maintenance and flight support, includes […]
- Patient Care Associates (PCAs) and Psychiatric Care Technicians (PCTs) employed by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center voted overwhelmingly late last week to ratify their first union contract. The agreement, which took effect on Monday, April 7, ends a tense period of negotiations which saw hundreds of front-line health care workers and Columbus community […]
- The Trump Administration continues to launch brazen attacks on collective bargaining rights, military veterans, retirement security, worker protections, and more. IAM Union members – and millions of Americans – are standing up and fighting back. The recent “Hands Off!” rallies spread across communities around the nation and world. IAM, NFFE-IAM and TCU/IAM members joined in to protest the administration’s […]
- This week, the negotiation committee representing over 600 IAM Union members working at three separate United Launch Alliance (ULA) sites opened negotiations in Huntsville, Ala. United Launch Alliance engineers, manufactures, launches, and supports various space exploration vehicles, including the current Atlas and Delta rockets. Since 2006, IAM Union members have helped successfully launch over 150 […]
- Mark your calendar! The 6th Annual Kourpias K-9 Classic Ride will be held July 11-13, 2025, in Rockville, Md. Join us for another incredible ride in support of Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines (GDA|TLC). In order to guarantee the TCU/IAM room rate, reserve your room before the registration deadline of Friday, June 6, 2025. Rooms are […]
- WASHINGTON, April 9, 2025 – Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), and David Chartrand, IAM Canadian General Vice President, issued the following statement following President Trump’s announcement on pausing most tariffs for 90 days: “As the largest aerospace and defense labor union in the United […]
- The IAM is mourning the passing of Tony Padilla, TCU/IAM’s retired Assistant National Legislative Director. Padilla enjoyed a remarkable 43-year career in the rail industry, retiring in December 2009. His journey began in February 1967 as a General Clerk Freight and Passenger Agent with Southern Pacific Railroad. Padilla continued his dedication to the industry as […]