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  • Remembering September 11, 2001 — A Message from IAM Union International President Brian Bryant

    Dear IAM Family, Twenty-five years ago today, our nation and world experienced a tragedy that forever changed all of us. On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 innocent people lost their lives in the horrific terrorist attacks against our nation. Among them were members of our IAM family: Marianne MacFarlane, Keith Maynard, and Jesus Sanchez of The post Remembering September 11, 2001 — A Message from IAM Union International President Brian Bryant appeared first on IAM Union.

  • IAM Union Files for Representation Election for More than 120 JSX Inflight Crew Members

    WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2026 – The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) has filed an application with the National Mediation Board (NMB) seeking a union representation election for more than 120 JSX inflight crew members. The filing marks an important step in the workers’ campaign to gain a stronger voice on the The post IAM Union Files for Representation Election for More than 120 JSX Inflight Crew Members appeared first on IAM Union.

  • Rachel Gumpert Appointed IAM Assistant Communications Director

    IAM Union International President Brian Bryant has appointed Rachel Gumpert as the IAM’s Assistant Communications Director, effective Sept. 8, 2026. Gumpert has a lifelong passion for labor justice, and has spent the past 16 years working in some of the most high-profile fights in the labor movement. This includes serving as National Press Secretary for The post Rachel Gumpert Appointed IAM Assistant Communications Director appeared first on IAM Union.

  • IAM Union Endorses David Jolly and Gwen Graham for Florida Governor and Lieutenant Governor

    The IAM Union is proud to endorse Democratic nominee David Jolly for governor and former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham for lieutenant governor of Florida. IAM Florida State Council President Mike Phillips personally presented the union’s endorsement to Graham during the IAM’s Florida State Council meeting in Orlando. “The IAM is proud to stand with David The post IAM Union Endorses David Jolly and Gwen Graham for Florida Governor and Lieutenant Governor appeared first on IAM Union.

  • IAM Union: Working Families Will Pay the Price for U.S.-Canada Trade War

    WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2026 — Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) and IAM Union Canadian Territory General Vice President David Chartrand issued the following statement in response to the collapse of U.S. and Canadian trade talks, coupled with steep tariff increases: “As a result of President Trump’s The post IAM Union: Working Families Will Pay the Price for U.S.-Canada Trade War appeared first on IAM Union.