IAM Union Western Territory General Vice President Martinez Congratulates Adelita Grijalva’s Election Victory; Calls For Her to Be Immediately Seated in Congress

Oct 6, 2025 | Politics & Legislative News

PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. 1, 2025 – IAM Union Western Territory General Vice President Robert “Bobby” Martinez issued the following statement congratulating Adelita Grijalva, who was endorsed by the IAM Union’s Arizona State Council, on her victory in the general election for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District while also calling for her to be seated immediately in Congress:

“On behalf of the IAM Union and our Arizona State Council’s leadership and delegates, I congratulate Adelita Grijalva on her historic and hard-fought victory in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District.

“Adelita has dedicated her life to public service and advocacy, standing shoulder to shoulder with working families in Southern Arizona. As a proud native of our community, she has earned the trust of her neighbors through decades of leadership as a local elected official, an education champion, and a tireless defender of working people.

“It is unacceptable that the people of Arizona’s 7th Congressional District remain without representation in the U.S. House of Representatives. The voters have duly elected Adelita Grijalva, and the IAM Union joins working families across Arizona in calling on Speaker Mike Johnson to immediately seat her so she can get to work on behalf of her constituents.

“Her unwavering support for the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, along with her commitment to protecting Social Security and Medicare, expanding access to affordable housing and healthcare, and holding corporations and billionaires accountable, are exactly the priorities Southern Arizona families voted for.

“Adelita is ready to lead with compassion, clarity, and purpose. IAM Union members are proud to stand with her as she begins the work of building a stronger future for all families.”

The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) represents approximately 600,000 active and retired members in aerospace, defense, airlines, shipbuilding, rail, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries across North America.

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Missouri Senator Josh Hawley Blasts Boeing’s Greed on Capitol Hill

Oct 3, 2025 | Politics & Legislative News

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 3, 2025—  The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) applauded Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) for pressing Boeing’s chief labor counsel, Scott Mayer, over the company’s refusal to reach a fair deal with 3,200 IAM District 837 members in St. Louis on their ninth week on strike.

Watch the exchange between Hawley and Maher here. 

“With 3,000 plus residents of my state on strike, unable to work, unable to get healthcare while your CEO is getting paid 30-some million dollars,” said Hawley. “Fairness may be elusive, but that doesn’t look like fairness to me.”

This is not the first time Sen. Hawley has made public comments in support of IAM Union District 837 members on strike. In early September, Hawley was quoted in Missourinet about Boeing’s need to do the right thing by IAM members on strike. 

“Management here needs to suck it up and get this thing over with,” said Hawley. “That company is so important to our state, the jobs that it provides, the great things that it produces.”

Boeing’s Defense, Space & Security unit reported $6.6 billion in second-quarter revenue for fiscal 2025, a 10% increase year over year. Yet the company continues to offer proposals that IAM Union District 837 members have repeatedly rejected, as they fail to meet even the most basic thresholds of fairness and dignity.

Negotiations between IAM Union District 837 and Boeing are ongoing under the supervision of a federal mediator.

“We’re tired of Boeing hiding behind posturing and PR spin,” said IAM Union International President Brian Bryant. “Our members build the jets and defense systems that keep this nation safe, and they deserve a deal that reflects their sacrifice, expertise and value. Boeing’s repeated lowball proposals are a slap in the face to the men and women who power their bottom line. The time for grandstanding is over. Negotiate in good faith now, Boeing.”

The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) represents approximately 600,000 active and retired members across North America in aerospace, defense, airlines, shipbuilding, rail, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries. 

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