WASHINGTON, May 30, 2025 – The IAM Union and over 70 members of Congress are leading the charge on Capitol Hill to support strong funding and production levels for the C-130J Program in Fiscal Year 2026. IAM Local 709 members at Lockheed Martin in Marietta, Ga., proudly build the aircraft. A bipartisan letter to House appropriators calling for The post IAM Union and Bipartisan Lawmakers Push to Sustain C-130J Production appeared first on IAM Union.
On May 4, members of IAM Local 47 proudly participated in the Best Buddies Friendship Walk at Washington Park in Denver. The event, the nation’s leading gathering dedicated to supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), brought together advocates, allies, and friends to champion the mission of Best Buddies. Best Buddies is The post IAM Local 47 Joins Denver’s Best Buddies Friendship Walk for Inclusion and Awareness appeared first on IAM Union.
IAM Union members from across the country joined hundreds of labor leaders and activists in Orlando earlier this month for the 54th Annual Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) Convention. The theme, “Preserving and Building on Our Legacy: Unbought, Unbossed, Unstoppable,” reflected the ongoing commitment of Black trade unionists to economic, political, and social justice for all The post IAM Union Members Show Strength and Solidarity at 54th CBTU Convention appeared first on IAM Union.
The IAM Wood, Pulp, and Paper Council is proud to announce that its 6th Annual Virtual BBQ Competition—Chillin’ and Grillin’ for Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines is being held Saturday, Aug. 16. Watch the preview video here. The fundraiser’s goal is to raise money for the IAM’s favorite charity, GDA | TLC, which transforms The post 6th Annual IAM Wood, Pulp and Paper Council’s Chillin’ and Grillin’ GDA Fundraiser appeared first on IAM Union.
At least 20 IAM delegates joined more than 1000 union leaders from around the world at the annual Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) Convention in Orlando, FL. The post IAM Delegates Motivated At CBTU Convention in Florida appeared first on IAM Union.
Dear Sisters and Brothers: On Wednesday, May 28, your representatives from the International and District 142 negotiating team met with Air Wisconsin. The purpose of this was to have a face-to-face meeting and get an update on the state of the airline. Along with this, we verified where we stand in regards to the tentative The post IAM DISTRICT 142 NEGOTIATION TEAM AIR WISCONSIN UPDATE appeared first on District 142.
Dear Sisters and Brothers: Your District 142 negotiating Committee wants to make sure everyone remembers the dates for the Southwest Airlines NCP first contract vote. Ballot Date/Time: Opens on Monday, June 2nd, 2025 – 8:00 AM CST and will close on Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 – 5:00 PM CST. We will be sending out an The post IAM UNION Ballot Registration and Voting – REMINDER appeared first on District 142.
Dear Sisters and Brothers: Your IAM Negotiation Committee met with McGee Air Services during the week of May 19th – May 23rd. Your negotiating committee heard your voices loud and clear, through both the survey results and from direct conversations in your breakrooms that you demand changes to the contract that will improve your quality of The post IAM DISTRICT 142 NEGOTIATION COMMITTEE AND MCGEE AIR SERVICES MEETING appeared first on District 142.
Dear Sisters and Brothers: Memorial Day is the day we set aside every year to honor and remember those who have died in service to our country. Those women and men who made the ultimate sacrifice and secured and enabled the freedoms which we continue to enjoy as a nation. Memorial Day has existed in The post DISTRICT 142 HONORS MEMORIAL DAY appeared first on District 142.
Dear Sisters and Brothers: In April 2025 District 142 held a Special Election nomination that was across the entire district to determine if an endorsement vote would be needed. It was determined at that time, that an endorsement vote would be needed and was held on May 16, 2025. The outcome of the vote was The post 2025 D142 Special Election – Endorsed Nominees in Each Local appeared first on District 142.