IAM the Union Local 282

10/04/2026

Volunteering for your local candidates is fun and important. If you don't fight for a place at the table, you wind up on the menu. Spreading knowledge is how we fight!
Sign launch party for Renee Hernandez Greenfield of the 26th LD in WA.

09/25/2026

09/24/2026

Fill out this form to receive a call or dial 844-994-4554 to get started. On March 27, President Trump signed an executive order that ripped the right to collectively bargain away from hundreds of thousands of federal workers. It was the single biggest act of union-busting in American history. So th...

09/23/2026

09/23/2026

The Washington State Machinist Council met this last weekend at the Machinists Institute in Everett. Delegates were able to tour both the Institute as well as the new Little Wings Childcare Center, a joint effort between IAM 751, Boeing and the government.

The WAMC was happy to welcome our speakers

Jon Holden, IAM Union GVP of Training and Apprenticeships
Laura Ewan, IAM Union Legislative Council
Marko Liias, WA 21st LD Senator
Cassie Franklin, Everett Mayor
Amy Leong, APALA Seattle Lead Organizer
Brandon Hemming, IAM Union Western Territories Representative
Danica Noble, Candidate for WA LD 37, Pos 1
Mary Fosse, State Rep WA LD 38, Pos 2
Megan Dunn, Snohomish County Councilmember, D2
Fredrick Ross, IAM National Benefit Funds Education Representative
Adam Grim, Machinist Institute Senior Director of Operations

And than you again to Adam and the Machinist Institute for hosting!

09/10/2026

Labor speech given by Stan Wankowski, IAM Local 282 Human Rights and Legislative Chair, at the Port Orchard Courthouse for Labor Day.

https://youtu.be/3elajL4KMNI

Speech text in the comments.

Speech about labor unions and increasing the standard of living for...

09/10/2026

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!

Workers vs Billionaires in Port Orchard!

09/04/2026