IAM leaders gather in Georgia to discuss union voter mobilization ahead of 2026 elections

Brian Bryant International President at International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Brian Bryant International President at International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
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Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Executive Council and delegates met in Savannah, Georgia, to address key political issues, including the recent government shutdown and the need to engage union voters in preparation for the 2026 midterm elections. The gathering focused on strategies to strengthen political influence for unions within the state.

Later in the week, IAM International President Bryant delivered a keynote speech at the Georgia State AFL-CIO convention, emphasizing the importance of labor representation in state politics.

Union leaders highlighted the ongoing efforts to mobilize their members, aiming to increase their impact on upcoming elections.



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