Aug 25, 2026 | Politics & Legislative News
Join IAM members, allies and community leaders on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT online or at IAM International Headquarters in Upper Marlboro, Md., as we kick off Labor Day week!
Can’t join us in person? Watch live on the IAM Union Facebook page!
IAM International President Brian Bryant will join members and allies at the rally to reflect on what Labor Day means to the IAM Union and the generations of workers who have carried the labor movement forward.
If you can join us at IAM Headquarters, please RSVP here!
Elected officials from across Maryland, IAM members from the surrounding area and community allies have also been invited to join us as we officially launch Labor Day Week.
Now is the time to celebrate our history, and recommit ourselves to the fight for working people.
“Labor Day is a reminder that everything working people have won, from safer workplaces to better wages and a voice on the job, all came because workers stood together and refused to back down,” said IAM Union International President Brian Bryant. “The IAM carries that legacy forward every day. We honor the Machinists who came before us by continuing the fight for dignity, respect and a better future for every working family.”
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Aug 13, 2026 | Politics & Legislative News
The 2026 New Jersey State Council brought together labor leaders, elected officials, and IAM members to discuss legislative progress, political engagement, and opportunities to strengthen the union. Led by President Cristino Vilorio, the conference highlighted the importance of member involvement in protecting workers’ rights and advancing labor priorities.
A major highlight was the recent House passage of the Faster Labor Contract Act, with attendees recognizing the support of U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross for helping move the legislation forward. Speakers also stressed the importance of the 2026 elections, urging union members to become active in voter outreach and political advocacy to support pro-labor candidates.
IAM Union General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes delivered the keynote address, while Chief of Staff Vinny Addeo provided an update on the national political landscape. New Jersey Labor Commissioner Kevin Jarvis discussed efforts to expand apprenticeship programs statewide, underscoring the importance of developing the next generation of skilled workers.
The conference also showcased the resources available through the Winpisinger Center (W3), including professional development courses and educational programs, and featured updates on international labor solidarity and union communications.
Throughout the conference, one message remained clear: by staying engaged in the legislative process, supporting political action, and investing in member education, New Jersey IAM Union members are building a stronger future for working families.
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Aug 10, 2026 | Politics & Legislative News
IAM Union members from across Maryland and Washington, D.C., gathered for the IAM Maryland/D.C. State Council meeting to discuss the upcoming 2026 elections, hear from union and political leaders, and endorse candidates committed to fighting for working families.
State Council President Rick Compher welcomed delegates, noting that the IAM’s political endorsement process begins at the local level and reminding members that all IAM members are encouraged to participate. The meeting was the most attended Maryland and D.C. State Council gathering in recent memory.
Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller (D) accepted the IAM’s endorsement on behalf of the reelection campaign of Gov. Wes Moore and herself, praising the union’s long history of standing up for working people. IAM National Political and Legislative Director Hasan Solomon urged delegates to stay focused on the issues affecting working families, while U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-Md.) highlighted the impact of federal job cuts, tariffs, and attacks on workers’ rights. IAM Eastern Territory General Vice President David Sullivan reminded delegates that the union’s political work is about electing leaders who will put working people ahead of politics and fight for policies that improve their lives.
The Maryland and D.C. State Council endorsed the following candidates and elected officials: Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller and Gov. Wes Moore; U.S. Reps. Sarah Elfreth (D), Johnny Olszewski (D), Jamie Raskin (D), Kweisi Mfume (D), and Glenn Ivey (D); Fifth Congressional District candidate Adrian Boafo (D); Washington, D.C., delegate candidate Robert White (D); Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman (D); Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown (D); and several Maryland state delegates and senators who supported IAM members during the Apple Towson organizing campaign.
Delegates also heard updates from IAM Eastern Territory Chief of Staff Lorie Wilson, IAM Communications Director Jonathan Battaglia, IAM Air Transport Territory Coordinator James Carlson, IAM Retirees and Membership Services Assistant Director Rich Evans, and IAM Associate General Counsel Jeff Wheeler on the union’s ongoing organizing, communications, legislative and legal efforts to strengthen the IAM and build power for working people.
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