Virginia Machinists Council

09/05/2026

Support Union Made!

09/02/2026

Sending our support and love to our Union Siblings!

RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 1, 2026 — Workers at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, represented by LGBG Workers United of the IAM Union, have voted to strike after more than a year of negotiations without coming to an agreement on fair wages. “I am beyond proud of the perseverance and tenacity my fellow wo...

08/26/2026

On Women's Equality Day, we honor the trailblazers who fought for a voice, a vote and a seat at the table - and the union women who continue that fight today.

Across the IAM, women are organizing, leading and standing up for fairness on the job. That's the union difference: when working people stand together, we have the power to break down barriers, demand equal pay and win the respect every worker deserves.

The fight for equality continues - and union women are leading the way.

08/24/2026

Students, educators and staff across the country are heading back to school or getting ready to! As we get our kids and their classrooms prepared for a great year, make sure they’re set up for success with union-made supplies. https://aflcio.org/SchoolSupplies

08/19/2026

New executive board members of the Virginia AFL-CIO have taken their oath of office at this past weeks convention. Congratulations to our own Priesident Mann for his re-election.

08/15/2026

The Machinist Union would like to send congratulations to President Doris Crouse-Mays and Secretary-Treasurer Jason Parker on their re-election to lead the Virginia AFL-CIO! President Mann proudly stands in Solidarity with these amazing leaders of the Labor Movement!

08/14/2026

We are here for day 2 of the 44th Constitutional Convention of the Virginia AFL-CIO. My favorite thing so far was from Amber Miller International VP of the USW. She said.. When someone says it's good for the economy.. we should ask for who!

08/13/2026

We are here for the 44th Constitutional Convention for the Virginia AFL-CIO.

08/04/2026

Get out there and let them know Labor is watching!!

07/29/2026

This is true Solidarity!