U.S. Census Bureau releases new business trends survey data
The U.S. Census Bureau has released new data products from the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS), which tracks business conditions and projections on an ongoing basis.
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IAM Wood Pulp & Paper Council virtual BBQ raises over $20K for Guide Dogs of America
The IAM Wood Pulp & Paper Council (WPPC) recently held its annual Chillin’ & Grillin’ for GDA Virtual BBQ Competition, raising over $20,000 to support Guide Dogs of America |…
IAM workers at Libbey Glass in Toledo plan strike over contract dispute
About 84 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 1297 at Libbey Glass in Toledo, Ohio, will begin a strike on Friday, August 22, at…
IAM union secures five-year deal with McGee Air Services covering pay hikes
Approximately 3,000 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) at McGee Air Services have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement.
IAM Local SC 711 ratifies new three-year contract at Nellis Air Force Base
Members of IAM Local SC 711 employed by M1 Support Services and its subcontractors at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas have approved a new three-year collective bargaining agreement.
IAM Union Local 2198 donates backpacks to Houston students through school partnership
The IAM Union Local 2198 Young Workers Committee has collaborated with the Communities in Schools program at Elsik High School in Houston to provide over 50 backpacks filled with school…
IAM Union urges Congress to stop layoffs at Corpus Christi Army Depot
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) has called on members of the Texas congressional delegation to intervene in planned job cuts at the Corpus Christi Army…
IAM District 77 golf tournament raises funds for Guide Dogs of America
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Midwest Territory and District 77 marked the 25th anniversary of their annual Guide Dogs of America (GDA) Charity Golf Tournament, known…
IAM urges congressional support for striking Boeing Defense workers in Missouri
Brian Bryant, International President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), has called on Missouri’s Congressional delegation to support more than 3,200 IAM District 837 members currently…
U.S. Census Bureau releases July 2025 business formation statistics
The U.S. Census Bureau has released the latest Business Formation Statistics (BFS) for July 2025, providing updated data on new business applications and formations across the United States.
IAM New Jersey State Council focuses on worker rights ahead of 2025 election
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers’ (IAM) New Jersey State Council (NJSC) convened its annual meeting, bringing together more than 100 union leaders, political advocates, and members from…
IAM leaders tour Bath Iron Works to observe union craftsmanship and training
IAM International President Brian Bryant led a delegation of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) leadership on a tour of Bath Iron Works (BIW), where over 4,000…
U.S. Census Bureau releases new business trends survey data for July 2025
The U.S. Census Bureau has released new data from the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS), which measures ongoing business conditions and projections across the United States.