U.S. Census Bureau releases new Business Trends and Outlook Survey data
The U.S. Census Bureau has released new data from the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS), which measures business conditions and projections across the United States.
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IAM-built NextGen Acela trains enter service on Northeast Corridor
The new IAM union-made NextGen Acela high-speed trainsets began regular service on the Northeast Rail Corridor today.
IAM Union urges governor’s approval of technician pay equity bill
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) has called on New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to sign the Motor Vehicle Open Recall Notice and Fair Compensation Act…
IAM Wood Pulp & Paper Council raises over $20K for Guide Dogs of America
The IAM Wood Pulp & Paper Council (WPPC) organized its annual Chillin’ & Grillin’ for GDA Virtual BBQ Competition, raising over $20,000 for Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving…
IAM and TCU/IAM mark centennial of historic Black-led railway union
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM) are marking the 100th anniversary of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP), which was…
IAM District 77 volunteers aid Minnesota veterans through community partnership
IAM District 77 members recently volunteered with the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MAC-V) to help improve a transitional home for veterans in St. Paul, Minnesota.
IAM Local 912 approves five-year labor deal with GE Aerospace in Cincinnati
IAM Local 912 members in Cincinnati have ratified a new five-year contract with General Electric Aerospace.
IAM Local 1363 secures first contract with Youngstown Catholic Diocese after lengthy talks
IAM Local 1363 members employed by the Catholic Diocese in Youngstown, Ohio have ratified their first collective bargaining agreement after 16 months of negotiations.
IAM charity golf tournament raises over $15,000 for guide dog services
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Midwest Territory and District 77 marked the 25th anniversary of their annual Guide Dogs of America (GDA) Charity Golf Tournament in…
IAM Local SC 711 ratifies new three-year contract at Nellis Air Force Base
Members of IAM Local SC 711 employed by M1 Support Services and its subcontractors at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas have ratified a new three-year collective bargaining agreement.
IAM Local 1746 continues annual partnership to support East Hartford schoolchildren
For the fifth consecutive year, the IAM Local 1746 Women’s Committee and the IAM Union Eastern Territory collaborated with East Hartford Public School in Connecticut to support a backpack rally…
IAM Union members ratify new contract with Atlantic Aviation Teterboro
IAM Union members at Atlantic Aviation Teterboro have approved a new collective bargaining agreement that brings changes to wages, benefits, and working conditions.
IAM Union announces successful organization of Alstom Plane Train workers at Atlanta airport
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) Rail Division and the Transportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU/IAM) have announced that 90 Alstom employees who operate and maintain the Plane…
IAM union workers at Toledo’s Libbey Glass plan strike over contract dispute
About 84 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 1297 at Libbey Glass in Toledo, Ohio, are set to begin a strike starting at 11:59…
IAM union secures five-year contract with pay raises for McGee Air Services workers
Approximately 3,000 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) at McGee Air Services have ratified a new five-year collective bargaining agreement.
IAM air traffic controller instructors approve new three-year contract with SAIC
Approximately 317 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 850 in Oklahoma City have ratified a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with Science Applications International…
United Launch Alliance completes first operational Vulcan rocket launch with military satellites
United Launch Alliance (ULA) successfully launched its first fully operational Vulcan rocket system from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Tuesday night.
IAM Union Local 2198 donates backpacks with school supplies to Houston students
The IAM Union Local 2198 Young Workers Committee has partnered with the Communities in Schools program at Elsik High School in Houston to provide more than 50 backpacks filled with…
IAM Union calls on Texas lawmakers to stop Corpus Christi Army Depot job cuts
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) has called on members of Texas’ congressional delegation to intervene in planned job cuts at the Corpus Christi Army Depot…
IAM Union president urges congressional support for striking Boeing Defense workers
Brian Bryant, International President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union), has called on Missouri’s Congressional delegation to support more than 3,200 IAM District 837 members…
IAM Union reaffirms support for Social Security on program’s 90th anniversary
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) marked the 90th anniversary of Social Security with a statement from its International President, Brian Bryant.
U.S. Census Bureau releases July 2025 business formation statistics
The U.S. Census Bureau has released the latest Business Formation Statistics (BFS) for July 2025.
IAM New Jersey State Council focuses on labor legislation ahead of 2025 election
The IAM New Jersey State Council (NJSC) recently held its annual meeting, bringing together more than 100 union leaders, political advocates, and members from across New Jersey.
IAM leaders tour Bath Iron Works shipyard and highlight workforce training
IAM International President Brian Bryant, who began his career as a pipefitter at Bath Iron Works (BIW) and is a member of Local S6, led a delegation of International Association…
IAM union members at Libbey Glass in Toledo vote to strike after rejecting contract
Approximately 84 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 1297 at Libbey Glass in Toledo have voted to reject the company’s latest contract offer.