Katrina Coleman, National Vice President of the Transportation Communications Union/International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (TCU/IAM), was appointed to the AFL-CIO Executive Council, according to a March 12 announcement.
The appointment places Coleman among the federation’s two top officers and 55 vice presidents who represent nearly 15 million members. The AFL-CIO Executive Council is responsible for guiding the work of the federation, with all officers’ duties outlined in its constitution.
Coleman has spent nearly four decades in the labor movement, focusing on advocacy, organizing, and supporting TCU/IAM members. She was elected National Vice President by the TCU/IAM Executive Council effective March 1, 2026. Her career began in 1986 as a clerk for Amtrak in Philadelphia, where she became involved in union activism that led to leadership roles at local, regional, and national levels.
“Congratulations to Sister Coleman on this well-deserved honor,” said IAM International President Brian Bryant. “Katrina’s election as National Vice President is a testament to the strength she has shown throughout her career. She has been a strong advocate for our members. Her appointment to the AFL-CIO Executive Council is a moment of great pride not just for TCU/IAM, but for the entire labor movement. I am honored to welcome her to the Council. She will bring that same fierce dedication to every room she enters.”
Coleman served as Local Chairperson of TCU/IAM Local 1351 from 2014 through 2022 before being appointed Assistant National Representative for Unit 86 in 2016 and later promoted to National Representative. In these roles, she supported Amtrak and SEPTA local lodges and represented members across various systems.
In addition to her leadership positions, Coleman founded FIERCE—the TCU/IAM Women’s Committee—in 2022 to address issues facing Local Chairwomen and promote community outreach aligned with union values. She has also contributed as a mentor on the Education Committee by training new Local Chairpersons.
