International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) is the largest aerospace union in North America, representing nearly 700,000 active and retired members, with approximately 150,000 working directly in the aerospace sector. IAMAW members are involved in building and servicing commercial and military aircraft, engines, missiles, rockets, satellites, and space vehicles. The union also represents employees at major companies like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon, as well as agencies like NASA, advocating for their interests in bargaining, organizing, and government relations. Key activities include negotiating contracts, ensuring fair wages and benefits, and promoting the interests of aerospace workers across the United States and Canada.