Retired IAM Union International President Robert “Bob” Martinez Jr. has officially been inducted into the Texas AFL-CIO’s Labor Hall of Fame, honoring more than four decades of transformative leadership and service to working people in Texas, across the United States and Canada, and around the world. Watch retired IP Martinez’s acceptance speech here. A proud The post From the Shop Floor to a Lasting Legacy: Retired IP Robert Martinez Jr. Inducted Into Texas Labor Hall of Fame appeared first on IAM Union.
Three rail labor unions have invoked federal mediation after more than a year of stalled contract talks with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), citing particularly, the railroad’s mistreatment of employees on its former Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern (DM&E) lines. IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) District 19, the Brotherhood of Maintenance of The post Rail Unions Invoke Federal Mediation with CPKC Over DM&E Pay, Benefits Dispute appeared first on IAM Union.
IAM Union Local 1487 members recently joined together for the Women’s Committee’s 6th annual “Go For Red” Luncheon, an educational event held in recognition of Heart Health Month. Organized by Local 1487 Women’s Committee Chairperson April Walker and her dedicated team, the annual gathering combined important health information with activities designed to promote wellness, connection, The post Local 1487 Women’s Committee Hosts 6th Annual ‘Go For Red’ Luncheon to Promote Heart Health Awareness appeared first on IAM Union.
IAM Assistant Director of Communications DeLane Adams recently joined an incredible panel of judges to help narrow 18 outstanding candidates to five finalists for the 2026 NFL Players Association (NFLPA) Alan Page Community Award. More than 6,000 fans also participated through a digital voting platform. The panel also included Anquan Boldin (former NFL wide receiver, The post IAM Union Represents Labor on Prestigious NFLPA Alan Page Community Award Panel appeared first on IAM Union.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2026 — Brian Bryant, International President of the IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), and David Chartrand, IAM Canadian Territory General Vice President, issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to reject President Trump’s tariffs on Canada: “Today’s bipartisan vote shows that a majority of Congress The post IAM Union Statement on U.S. House Vote to Reject Tariffs on Canada appeared first on IAM Union.