SAVANNAH, Ga., March 28, 2026 — Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) joined thousands of labor, community, and pro-democracy activists Saturday at a “No Kings” rally in Savannah, Ga., delivering a forceful call for solidarity, economic justice, and political engagement from working people across the country.
See photos from the No Kings rally here.
Bryant’s appearance comes as IAM Union member-activists gathered in Savannah for the Machinists Non-Partisan Political League (MNPL) Conference, where IAM Union members are organizing to mobilize union voters and build power ahead of the 2026 elections. No Kings is a broad coalition of hundreds of community groups, including the ACLU, AFT, Indivisible, MoveOn, Public Citizen, SEIU, and 50501, among others. It is a movement of the people, reflecting the diversity of America itself – every background and generation, from all corners of the country, united to say that America does not belong to strongmen or greedy billionaires.
The IAM Union represents tens of thousands of members in Georgia, including at Lockheed Martin, Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, Molson Coors, and military bases across the state.
“Because this fight—this moment—this movement—should be everybody’s fight,” said IAM Union International President Brian Bryant. “We did not elect a dictator. We did not elect a king. And we are not going to let Donald Trump run this country like it’s his own personal business. He must follow the Constitution and the rule of law—just like every president before him.”
Bryant connected the rally’s message to the IAM Union’s deep roots in Georgia, where the union was founded in 1888 by 19 railroad machinists in Atlanta who stood up to powerful corporate interests to demand dignity, respect, and a voice on the job.
“138 years later, we are still standing up and saying the same thing,” said Bryant. “Working people deserve dignity. We deserve respect. And we will not stay silent.”
Framing the current economic moment, Bryant pointed to rising costs and growing inequality as central challenges facing working families.
“We’re living in the richest country in the history of the world, yet working people are being told to do more with less while billionaires keep getting richer,” said Bryant. “That’s not an accident—it’s the result of policies written by corporate CEOs for corporate CEOs, at the expense of the people who actually build this country.”
Bryant emphasized that the labor movement’s fight is about more than economics—it is also about protecting democracy and fundamental rights.
“Across this country, they are trying to make it harder for working people to vote,” said Bryant. “When working people organize and vote, we win. So instead of changing their ideas, they’re trying to change the rules. That’s not democracy—that’s fear of the people.”
He called on attendees to take action beyond Election Day, urging them to engage in organizing, support unions, and even run for office.
“Voting is critical—but voting alone is not enough,” said Bryant. “Knock on doors. Make phone calls. Talk to your neighbors and co-workers. And yes—run for office yourself. Because if working people aren’t at the table, we’re on the menu.”
Bryant also urged continued solidarity with labor organizations and allies, including the Georgia AFL-CIO and the Savannah Central Labor Council.
“If you see workers on strike—join them on the picket line. If workers are organizing—let them know you’ve got their backs,” said Bryant. “Solidarity isn’t just a word—it’s an action.”
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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