April 10, 2025

IAM Union: Workers Ready to Have Voice During Tariff Pause
Machinists' News

WASHINGTON, April 9, 2025 – Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), and David Chartrand, IAM Canadian General Vice President, issued the following statement following President Trump’s announcement on pausing most tariffs for 90 days:   “As the largest aerospace and defense labor union in the United States and Canada, the IAM Union believes that we should take the next 90 days

Hypernetics workers ratify new agreement, securing significant gains
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Eight members of Hypernetics in Arnprior, Ontario, have ratified a new agreement with their employer following extensive negotiations. Despite the employer’s firm stance on securing a five-year contract, Lise McCorrston, the elected negotiator, and IAM International Representative Neil Giroux worked diligently to ensure the company agreed to the long-term commitment. The agreement, which was unanimously approved by the members, includes several notable improvements. Key updates include enhanced bereavement leave language,