Dear IAM Union Family,

Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, which marks the date when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, finally received word of their emancipation, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It is the day that slavery was officially abolished everywhere in the United States, and we celebrate it to honor the resilience, perseverance, and contributions of Black Americans throughout our nation’s history.

Juneteenth serves as a lesson that our rights must be won and protected through courage, solidarity and collective action. It is a day to reflect on how far we have come and to recognize the work that remains in our ongoing pursuit of liberty and justice for all.

The labor movement and the civil rights movement have long been connected by the shared belief that every person deserves respect, fair treatment and a voice in shaping their future and their work. At the IAM Union, it is our promised responsibility to work towards building workplaces and a society where discrimination has no place and where every worker thrives, regardless of race, background, or circumstance.

As we celebrate Juneteenth, we honor those who fought for freedom and recommit ourselves to the fight for economic justice, civil rights, and workplace equality. Together, we will build a stronger, more inclusive future for all working people.

On behalf of the IAM Union, I wish everyone a meaningful and reflective Juneteenth.

Sincerely,

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Take Action: Tell Congress to Protect NASA’s Skilled Workforce

The IAM Union is calling on members and allies to speak out against NASA’s poorly defined workforce initiative, “Restoring NASA’s Core Competencies,” which could eliminate thousands of federal contract positions across the agency and replace them with civil service jobs.

For decades, highly skilled IAM-represented workers employed under the Service Contract Act have helped ensure NASA’s success through their expertise, dedication, and commitment to safety. The IAM is deeply concerned that disrupting this proven workforce model could create unnecessary risks, increase costs, and undermine the stability that has supported NASA’s missions for generations.

Send a letter to your members of Congress and urge them to oppose this reckless workforce overhaul and halt implementation until the facts are known. 

NASA has provided few details about the plan, including which jobs would be affected, how many workers could lose their positions, and what impact the changes would have on mission safety, mission success, costs, and schedules. Despite these unanswered questions, implementation appears to already be underway at some facilities.

Congress must demand answers and halt this workforce restructuring. At a minimum, implementation of this initiative should be halted until NASA fully discloses its plans and conducts a comprehensive study of the impact on workers, taxpayers, and mission success.

Send a letter to your members of Congress and urge them to oppose this reckless workforce overhaul and halt implementation until the facts are known.

Take action today and tell Congress to protect NASA’s workforce and mission.

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Monday, June 22: IAM Union, U.S. Sens. Bernie Sanders and Chris Van Hollen to Rally Workers Against Billionaires on Capitol Hill, Endorse Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act

Laid-Off Workers from Apple, Whirlpool and Spirit Airlines to Share Firsthand Accounts of Corporate Greed

WASHINGTON, June 18, 2026 — On Monday, June 22, the IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) will join U.S. Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), as well as working people from across the country for the Workers vs. Billionaires rally on Capitol Hill. 

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Other U.S. senators will join IAM Union International President Brian Bryant, Sens. Sanders, Van Hollen, and IAM members speaking out about what it’s like to fight corporate greed on the job, including laid-off workers from Apple, Whirlpool, and Spirit Airlines. 

During the rally, the IAM Union will announce its endorsement of the Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act, introduced by Sanders and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.).

The rally comes as IAM Union members from every territory and district gather in Washington for the IAM Union Legislative Conference, standing together to tell Congress: It’s time to put workers before billionaires.

WHAT: Workers vs. Billionaires rally with IAM Union, Sens. Bernie Sanders, Chris Van Hollen, allies, and other U.S. Senators; IAM Union endorsement of the Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act

WHEN: Monday, June 22, 2026, 4 to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Hart Senate Office Building, Room 216, Washington, D.C. The event will be livestreamed from the IAM Union Facebook page.

WHO: IAM Union International President Brian Bryant; U.S. Sens. Bernie Sanders and Chris Van Hollen; other U.S. Senators; and IAM Union members sharing firsthand accounts of corporate greed in the workplace.

The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) is one of North America’s largest and most diverse industrial trade unions, representing approximately 600,000 active and retired members in the aerospace, defense, airlines, shipbuilding, railroad, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries across the United States and Canada.

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Members of the rail labor community, industry partners, and supporters gathered along the banks of the Tennessee River for the 11th Annual IAM District 19 Guide Dogs of America Tender Loving Canines (GDA | TLC) Charity Golf Tournament, combining friendly competition with a shared commitment to changing lives.

Watch the video here.

The annual event has become a cornerstone fundraiser supporting GDA | TLC, an organization that provides highly trained service dogs to individuals in need across the country.

“Now in its eleventh year, this tournament continues to attract strong participation from labor organizations, vendors, attorneys, railroad industry partners, and volunteers, all united by a common charitable mission,” said IAM District 19 President and Directing General Chair Reece Murtagh

Held in Chattanooga, Tenn., the tournament offered participants a scenic setting and a day of camaraderie despite early concerns about weather conditions. Golfers competed for impressive hole-in-one prizes, including a new Ford truck and a $20,000 cash award, while raising funds that directly support the training and placement of service dogs.

Organizers emphasized that the event is about far more than golf.

“There are a lot of organizations and companies supporting our great event,” said Josh Hartford, IAM Assisttant to the International President for the IAM Rail Division.

See photos here. 

“It’s one of my favorite events to for our favorite charity,” said IAM Air Transport Territory General Vice President Richie Johnsen. “They’re changing lives every day, and I couldn’t be prouder to be a part of it.”

“GDA | TLC provides service animals that help individuals achieve greater independence and improve their quality of life,” said GDA | TLC Vice President Zack Gittlen, who describes the dogs as “modern-day miracles” for many people who rely on them for mobility, companionship and daily assistance.

The program’s impact extends beyond traditional guide dog services. One example highlighted during the tournament was Paxton, a full-time facility dog at Huntsville Hospital’s Caring House. There, Paxton helps children and adolescents ages 4 to 18 who are coping with grief and loss.

The Caring House provides bereavement support to young people who have experienced the death of a loved one, and GDA | TLC facility dogs play a vital role in helping them process difficult emotions and develop healthy coping skills. Program specialists noted that services like these are made possible through donations and fundraising efforts such as the District 19 tournament.

“Having these incredible dogs to be able to impact so many lives across the country is such an amazing thing,” said Huntsville Hospital Child Life Specialist and Coordinator Cammie Payne.

As another successful tournament concludes, organizers say the event continues to demonstrate how labor organizations can leverage their collective strength to make a meaningful difference beyond the workplace. By helping fund the training of guide dogs and therapeutic service animals, the District 19 charity tournament transforms generosity into life-changing support for individuals and families across the nation.

The annual fundraiser remains a powerful reminder that when working people come together in support of a worthy cause, the impact reaches far beyond the golf course.

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The IAM has the highest concentration of union members in the AFL-CIO who are former members of the U.S. military. Many IAM-represented professions, like aircraft mechanics and military contractors, match skillsets of veterans who have transitioned to civilian life. Great pay, lucrative benefits, shopfloor comradery, and strong IAM-bargained contracts make those jobs a good fit for former servicemen and women.

“Belonging to a labor union that genuinely values and supports military veterans is both empowering and humbling,” said Larry Bride, U.S. Army veteran and IAM Local 949 (District 142) safety representative in Nashville, Tenn. “It feels good to know that my service is recognized, and that the union is committed to ensuring veterans have a voice, resources, and a community that understands the unique challenges we face. It reinforces the sense of brotherhood and sisterhood that many of us experienced in the military, and it shows that the IAM stands behind its members long after their military service ends.”

Over the years, especially after recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, many veterans in the IAM have sought information about important government assistance programs. Others have tried to file for federal benefits that are owed to them by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Unfortunately, too many were left in the dark, with little knowledge of assistance programs and/or overburdened by a benefit claim filing system that can be confusing and frustrating, especially for wounded veterans who qualify for VA disability.

IAM Local 1746 member Taylor Salman is a veterans advocate and U.S Navy veteran.

Fortunately, the IAM is meeting a critical need by assisting and guiding veterans after they serve the country. The union’s Veterans Services Program is building a team of specially trained members around the U.S. to serve as advocates, who can help veterans, and/or their families, file VA claims and/or learn about crucial assistance programs.

“U.S. military veterans deserve better. They dedicated their lives to protect our great country, and we need to honor their service and sacrifice the best way possible,” said IAM International President Brian Bryant. “Our union is stepping up and helping these brave men and women, and their families, as they transition to the civilian work world and after.”

The endeavor has garnered praise from the federal government. The Department of Veterans Affairs says the IAM is the first labor union in the U.S. to embrace such a task.

“It’s important because it fills a critical gap for military members within the labor movement. We provide expert, no-cost support that directly improves the lives of IAM members and their families,” said Evans. “Our union has more than 50,000 veterans in our ranks. We help veterans receive disability compensation which can be life-changing financial benefits. We also help them understand their benefits as veterans and disabled veterans, and assist them with education and employment, life insurance, home loans, and burial benefits.”

With help from IAM Headquarters, a fresh group of veterans advocates are currently undergoing rigorous training, a process that has lasted months. Taylor Salman is a U.S Navy veteran based in East Hartford, Conn. and a member of IAM Local 1746. She decided to become a veterans advocate after experiencing personal frustration with the complicated VA claim process.

“I believe that the transition from military to civilian life is difficult in general, but what I personally experienced was not always knowing exactly what benefits we’re entitled to. With military service being deeply rooted in my family, I have seen firsthand what it looks like when veterans do not receive the services they may need,” said Salman. “When I reached a point where I needed those services myself, I didn’t always know where to turn or how to access the support that was available. That experience showed me how confusing the system can be, even for those who have served.”

Amy Bannister is a U.S. Navy veteran and current Recording Secretary with IAM Local 18 in Meridian, Miss. Like Salman, Bannister is stepping up and training to become a veterans advocate. She says pride and patriotism serve as powerful motivators.

“I am passionate about helping veterans for several reasons. I come from a family full of veterans, a fact I am extremely proud of. My older brother joined the military before I did, three years after the attacks on 9/11. It was a shock to the system to say goodbye and watch him go to war,” said Bannister. “It was even harder for me to see the struggles he and others went through once they came home. I wanted to find a way to help him, and my other veteran brothers and sisters. Too often, I feel veterans are thanked for their service, but a blind eye or deaf ear is what’s waiting when they express the need for help.”

Left, IAM members volunteer to clean a military veterans monument in Missouri. Right, IAM Veterans Services Steering Committee gather in St. Louis.

Nichelle Robertson Littlejohn is a U.S. Army veteran and current Conductor Sentinel and Veteran’s Committee Chairperson at IAM Local 709 in Marietta, Ga. Like Salman and Bannister, she’s also training to become a veterans advocate, a commitment steeped in personal pain and empathy. Littlejohn witnessed her dad struggle to obtain VA benefits after serving time in combat in southeast Asia.

“My late father was a 21-year Army combat veteran who served in multiple conflicts, including three tours in Vietnam. Despite his longstanding service and health issues resulting from exposure to Agent Orange, he still had to fight for his benefits,” said Littlejohn. “If I can be instrumental in helping our veterans obtain the benefits that they deserve, then I happily take on that challenge.”

The IAM veterans advocate program, which was initially operated by senior staff at the union’s headquarters in Maryland, has been successful. Since 2022, the IAM has helped more than a thousand union members by offering advice about assistance programs, educating them about the V.A. application and filing process and preparing claim cases that were reviewed by the Board of Veterans Appeals. Additionally, the program has helped over 400 military veterans obtain an increase in disability benefits.

“We constantly travel the country and actively promote our goals and initiatives. There is a major information gap that needs to be filled,” said Bryan Stymacks, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and IAM Veterans Services Coordinator. “We’ve received a phenomenal response from union members across the U.S. who are interested in becoming an advocate, and they’re eager to learn more about assistance offered by our program.”

Larry Bride, the IAM Local 949 safety representative, is joining the group of veterans advocates. He says he and his team have received great training, and he recommends the IAM Veterans Services Program to anyone in need.

“It offers real support from people who understand what veterans go through,” said Bride. “The program is built on respect, advocacy, and a commitment to ensuring veterans receive the benefits and recognition they deserve. It’s a resource that strengthens not only individual veterans but our entire union community.”

If union members are interested in becoming an IAM veterans advocate, or receiving assistance in filing claims with the VA, please visit goIAM.org for detailed information, or call 301-967-4500.

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WASHINGTON, June 11, 2026 — The House Appropriations Committee has approved a Republican funding bill for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education on a party-line vote. The legislation would strip more than $3 billion from the Department of Labor, eliminate several labor-focused offices including those that protect American workers from unfair international trade competition, make deep reductions to worker safety enforcement and Job Corps. 

Worse, the bill reduces funding for the already underfunded National Labor Relations Board by nearly $100 million. Members of the current administration, including NLRB General Counsel Crystal Carey and NLRB Chair James Murphy, recently decried the lack of funding to the agency in a House Education and Workforce subcommittee hearing. They testified that proposed budgetary amounts were “far below what we’ll need” and would require a “disastrous cut in agency operations” for the long-understaffed agency.

Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), issued the following statement:

“House Republicans are advancing a budget that asks working people to pay the price so the billionaire class can keep cashing in. After receiving the largest tax break in American history, wealthy corporations and billionaires are once again demanding more at the expense of working families.” 

“These proposals would gut worker safety enforcement, slash Job Corps programs that help young people escape poverty and homelessness, and strip resources from the National Labor Relations Board. That’s not fiscal responsibility. That’s balancing the books on the backs of working people.

“Job Corps helps young Americans build careers and escape poverty. OSHA inspectors save lives. The NLRB helps level a playing field that is already tilted toward corporate power and against working families. Taking a sledgehammer to these programs doesn’t strengthen America — it weakens opportunities for workers while protecting the interests of those who need help the least.

“Elections have consequences. Working people are watching who stands with them and who stands with billionaires. We will remember these choices when we head to the ballot box this November.

“The IAM Union will continue fighting for investments in workers, strong labor protections, safe workplaces and pathways to the middle class. Working people built this country. They shouldn’t be asked to sacrifice so billionaires can get another handout.”

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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A diverse group of more than 100 professional and non-professional employees at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Water Science Center for New York has voted overwhelmingly to join the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM), marking another major organizing victory for federal workers seeking a stronger voice on the job.

The newly organized bargaining unit includes Hydrologic Technicians, Geologists, Physical Scientists, Hydrologists, Biologists, and other science professionals who perform critical work monitoring and protecting New York’s water resources.

The workers voted 88% in favor of union representation following a grassroots organizing campaign that united employees across multiple locations throughout the state.

Biologist Rebecca Gorney played a pivotal role in the successful campaign, helping build support among coworkers and coordinating efforts to secure signed membership forms and encourage participation throughout the election process. IAM Assistant Organizing Coordinator Jerry McCarty led the organizing campaign and worked closely with employee leaders to achieve the decisive victory.

“I come from a proud union family, and I experienced firsthand the value of union representation in my previous state government job,” said Rebecca Gorney, a USGS biologist and organizing committee leader. “When dramatic changes began affecting federal workers in 2025, conversations among my coworkers quickly turned toward organizing. As we watched staffing levels decline through firings and buyouts, many of us realized the importance of having a collective voice. Through all the uncertainty, employees came to see that a union provides stability, protection, and a voice in the workplace. We are grateful to join the NFFE-IAM and look forward to working together to restore opportunities like telework, ensure fair access to training and advancement, and build a stronger future for everyone at the USGS Water Science Center.” 

Throughout the campaign, employees engaged coworkers across the state, discussing the benefits of collective bargaining and the importance of having a united voice on workplace issues.

“Rebecca and the organizing committee built an impressive grassroots movement that reached employees in every location,” said IAM Assistant Organizing Coordinator Jerry McCarty. “Their commitment to talking with coworkers, answering questions, and building trust was the driving force behind this remarkable result. An overwhelming yes vote reflects the confidence these workers have in each other and in the NFFE-IAM.”

“This campaign is a perfect example of what happens when workers take ownership of their future and stand together for a stronger voice on the job,” said IAM Assistant Organizing Director Juan Eldridge. “Rebecca and her coworkers built this victory from the ground up through determination, solidarity, and countless conversations with their fellow employees. We are proud to welcome these dedicated USGS professionals into the NFFE-IAM family and look forward to helping them build a strong first contract.”

The victory adds to the union’s growing presence among federal and professional employees and highlights the increasing interest in union representation among scientific and technical workers.

Union representatives will now work with the newly organized members to prepare for negotiations and begin securing a first collective bargaining agreement.

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The Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) — the nation’s largest transportation labor federation — recently convened its 67th Executive Committee meeting and formally adopted a series of policy statements shaping transportation labor’s legislative and regulatory agenda.

The IAM and TCU/IAM were represented at the Executive Committee by IAM Air Transport Territory General Vice President Richie Johnsen and TCU National President Matt Hollis, respectively. Their voices helped shape the priorities adopted — priorities that reflect what our members live every day.

From rail safety to railroad retirement, aviation to transit, Job Corps to overtime tax fairness, here are a few of the policy statements adopted the 39 member unions at the Executive Committee meeting that directly impact IAM and TCU/IAM members:

1. Opposing the FRA’s Brakes III Rulemaking

TTD’s Executive Committee called on the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to withdraw its Brakes III rulemaking — a proposal that would weaken railcar inspection standards by extending brake inspection intervals and substituting electronic recordkeeping for hands-on inspection. Transportation labor has been clear: this is a paperwork change, not a safety improvement. The Class I railroads’ own waiver data — including the BNSF waiver, where brake defects “overwhelmed the capacity of repair tracks” — is an argument for stronger oversight, not weaker. TCU/BRC Qualified Mechanical Inspectors (QMIs) – aka Carmen – are the last line of defense against defective equipment moving on the national rail network.

2. Congress Must Fix the Railroad Retirement Board

Rail workers cannot access Social Security or state unemployment — the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is their system, and it must work. Chronic underfunding has left the RRB short-staffed and technologically outdated, creating lengthy delays in processing retirement, disability, and unemployment claims. TTD’s adopted statement calls on Congress to find a long-term funding solution for the RRB, including fully funding the agency’s $185 million Limitation on Administration (LOA) request — a level endorsed by more than 80 House Members but not reflected in the current FY2027 House appropriations bill. TCU/IAM members, IAM railroaders, and their families are depending on it.

3. Aviation Safety Legislation Must Include ADS-B In Technology

On January 29, 2025, 67 people lost their lives when a military Black Hawk helicopter collided with PSA Airlines Flight 5342 over the Potomac River. Among those killed were IAM-affiliated flight crew and ground workers. The NTSB’s final report found the tragedy was predictable and preventable, and recommended mandating ADS-B In (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) — collision-warning technology that gives pilots real-time awareness of nearby aircraft. ADS-B Out has been required since 2020, but ADS-B In has never been mandated by the FAA. TTD’s statement demands that any final aviation safety legislation include a hard mandate for ADS-B In, not the delayed timelines and extension processes included in the House ALERT Act. GVP Richie Johnsen, who represents IAM air transport members on the TTD Executive Committee, has been a strong voice in this fight. We will not allow this moment to pass without the reforms our members and the flying public deserve.

4. Protect Worker Voices in Transit Safety Committees

The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act established joint labor-management Safety Committees at transit agencies, giving frontline workers equal say in approving safety plans. The results speak for themselves: a 30% reduction in transit employee assaults in New York City, physical barriers for operators in Philadelphia, better PPE in Houston. Now, transit agency management is pushing the Safe Transit Accountability Act, which would install a management “accountable executive” as the final tiebreaker in any Safety Committee dispute — effectively giving CEOs veto power over the collaborative process Congress built. TTD’s statement flatly opposes H.R. 4900. Transit safety is public safety, and the workers who operate the vehicles, repair the track, and interact with passengers every day must have a meaningful seat at the table.

5. Congress Must Save Job Corps

Job Corps is the nation’s only large-scale residential career training program, with more than 300 pre-apprenticeship partnerships with labor unions. For 60 years it has provided low-income young Americans a pathway into skilled trades — including the transportation crafts IAM and TCU/IAM members call their own. In May 2025, the Trump Administration effectively shut down all 99 Job Corps centers, displacing tens of thousands of students. A federal court issued a temporary restraining order, but the program’s future remains uncertain. TTD’s statement calls on Congress to fully fund and protect Job Corps. The Administration cannot talk up apprenticeships while eliminating the very program that feeds workers into those pipelines.

6. Pass the No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act

The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” included a no-tax-on-overtime deduction — but defined “overtime” using the Fair Labor Standards Act, inadvertently excluding workers whose employment is governed by the Railway Labor Act, including railroaders and airline employees whose overtime is defined through collective bargaining. The bipartisan No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act would close that gap. TTD’s adopted statement calls on Congress to pass it. IAM and TCU/IAM members in rail and aviation put in the overtime hours that keep America moving. They deserve the same tax fairness as every other American worker.

Our Union at the Table

These six policy statements represent the breadth of issues our members live every day — from carmen in the freight yard to mechanics on the flight line, from transit workers keeping city systems moving to railroaders who have given decades to their craft. GVP Richie Johnsen and TCU National President Matt Hollis were at the table when these priorities were adopted, carrying the concerns of IAM and TCU/IAM members into the room. The IAM will continue working alongside our TTD partners to advance these priorities in Congress and before federal agencies.

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TOWSON, Md., June 17, 2026 — The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) applauded Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott for his statement supporting the approximately 90 members of IAM Local 4538 at the Towson Town Center Apple Store, which Apple has announced it will close on June 20.

“My office stands in full support of IAM Union Local 4538 Apple workers at the Towson Town Center,” said Mayor Scott. “Baltimore is a union town, and we are known as the ‘Birthplace of American Railroading.’ We stand with the IAM Union, which began as a rail union and in 2022 organized the first Apple store in the nation, located at the Towson Town Center.”

Mayor Scott said the workers’ 2022 organizing victory carries forward a legacy built by generations of Baltimoreans, from dockworkers to railroad workers, who fought for fair pay and a path to the middle class.

Scott noted that many of the affected workers are Baltimore City residents who rely on public transit to reach the store, and he called Apple’s planned closure a blow to the broader region, not just the 90 workers who will lose their jobs.

IAM International President Brian Bryant praised Mayor Scott’s support and called on Apple to act before the store closure deadline.

“Mayor Scott understands what’s at stake here, not just for our members but for the city of Baltimore,” said Bryant. “Apple workers in Towson voted to join the IAM, fought for and won a contract, and are now being punished for it. Apple signed a collective bargaining agreement that requires equal treatment. It is time for Apple to honor that agreement and do right by these workers before June 20.”

The IAM Union recently held a rally in Towson in support of Apple workers that featured local, state and national elected officials, as well as labor and community allies.

IAM Eastern Territory General Vice President David Sullivan, whose territory includes the Towson store, called the mayor’s statement another sign that elected leaders across Maryland are refusing to look away.

“Our members at the Apple store in Towson proved that organizing works. Our members built power, negotiated a contract, and created a model for Apple store workers everywhere,” said Sullivan. “Apple is now trying to make an example out of them. We will not allow that to happen. The IAM stands firmly with our members in Towson, and we are grateful to Mayor Scott and every elected official who has refused to look away.”

Mayor Scott’s statement comes as pressure on Apple continues to build from elected officials at every level. 

The Congressional Labor Caucus letter is the latest in a growing series of actions supporting Apple Towson workers. It follows a recent Congressional Progressive Caucus letter signed by 40 members of Congress, a separate letter from the Maryland congressional delegation, public support from Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, and a community rally in Towson that brought together elected officials, labor leaders, and local residents.

Read Mayor Scott’s full statement here.

The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) is one of North America’s largest and most diverse industrial trade unions, representing approximately 600,000 active and retired members in the aerospace, defense, airlines, shipbuilding, railroad, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries across the United States and Canada.

goIAM.org | @IAM_Union

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IAM District 4 recently hosted its 9th Annual Guide Dogs of America Tender Loving Canines (GDA | TLC ) Charity Golf Outing at Spring Meadows Golf Course, bringing together union members, sponsors, and community supporters to raise funds and awareness for the organization.

Watch the video here.

The event featured participation from IAM Eastern Territory General Vice President David Sullivan, District and Local leaders, and IAM Union members, underscoring the union’s longstanding commitment to GDA | TLC.

View photos here.

A highlight of the outing was a presentation by Sgt. David Nulty of the Sherborn (Mass.) Police Department and his facility dog, West. Nulty shared how West helps officers cope with stress, assists individuals experiencing trauma, and strengthens community relationships through outreach programs.

Organizers also highlighted GDA|TLC puppy-raising program, which relies on volunteers to help train future service dogs. Attendees were encouraged to support the program through volunteer service or financial contributions.

The tournament included golf, raffles, prizes, and a traditional Maine lobster dinner. Organizers said the event not only raises critical funds for GDA | TLC, but also showcases the life-changing impact service and facility dogs have on individuals and communities.

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