Brightline West broke ground recently on its union-built and serviced high-speed train project connecting Las Vegas to Southern California. According to a press release from Brightline, the 218-mile system will be constructed along I-15 and will cut travel time between Las Vegas and Southern California to just over two hours. The project secured $3 billion in
Read moreThe National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) recently held an important Representation and Collective Bargaining Training Program for members who work in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Read moreWorker safety is one of the most important aspects of being a union member and on Wednesday, May 1, we remember those who passed too soon. Join us as we toll a bell in honor of our fallen members whose lives were tragically cut short due to occupational injuries or illnesses. We’ll also extend special
Read moreIn a significant boost to union strength and worker representation, the IAM Organizing Department is proudly announcing the successful addition of more than 300 new members. This achievement marks a notable milestone in their ongoing efforts to advocate for workers’ rights and improve workplace conditions across the federal sector.
Read moreESPAÑOL WAUKEGAN, Ill., April 18, 2024 – U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, together with U.S. Representative Bradley Scott Schneider (D-Ill.), have come forward to support the approximately 500 hardworking employees of Thermoflex who are fighting for their right to unionize with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). Thermoflex is a
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