Month: February 2026
Florida IAM Union Members Bring Working People Power to State Capitol
The IAM Florida State Council met during its 5-day legislative conference in Tallahassee. Union members and retirees gathered to meet with state representatives and senators to advocate for labor rights, improved wages, and the protection of pensions and Social Security. Leaders and activists emphasize the importance of opposing anti-union legislation that threatens the collective bargaining … Read more
Deadlines Approaching: Women’s Leadership Programs in March 2026
The IAM Women’s & Young Workers Department is now accepting registrations for the Women’s Leadership Program, scheduled for March 1 – 6, 2026 and the Advanced Women’s Leadership Program, scheduled for March 15 – 20, 2026, both at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, Md. The Women’s Leadership Program is designed to motivate union sisters to become … Read more
IAM Statement on Threats to Decertify Canadian Aircraft
Certification is about safety, not politics WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2026 –The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) strongly condemns reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to decertify Canadian-made aircraft and impose 50% import tariffs on aircraft built in Canada. Such actions, if carried out, would cause serious disruption to the North American … Read more
IAM Union Mourns Passing of Retired Eastern Territory General Vice President James Conigliaro Sr.
The IAM Union is deeply saddened to announce the passing of retired Eastern Territory General Vice President James Conigliaro Sr., a dedicated union leader whose more than four decades of service strengthened the IAM and improved the lives of working families. Born on April 2, 1956, in downtown Brooklyn, James Conigliaro was raised in a close-knit … Read more