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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 440520394 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Large ($10M-$50M) · goiam.org
revenue
$15.3M
expenses
$14.3M
net assets
$5.3M
employees
75
program ratio
100%
filing since
2020
mission · from form 990

For the betterment of wages hours and working conditions.

profile · synthesized from sources

International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAM) is a labor union representing over 600,000 active and retired workers in the aerospace, transportation, manufacturing, and public service sectors across the United States and Canada. The organization advocates for workers' rights, focusing on improving wages, hours, and working conditions through collective bargaining, political advocacy, and member services. It operates through a network of local lodges and territorial divisions.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Collective Bargaining
Provides support and resources for negotiating contracts and improving wages, benefits, and working conditions for union members
Politics & Legislation
Engages in federal and state-level advocacy, lobbying, and political action to advance labor-friendly policies and protect workers' rights
Retirees & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Offers counseling, addiction services, and support resources for retirees and active members dealing with personal or workplace challenges
Safety & Health
Provides occupational health resources, OSHA compliance support, and promotes workplace safety standards across industries
Scholarships
Offers annual scholarship competitions for members and their families to support higher education and vocational training
Training and Apprenticeships
Administers apprenticeship programs and workforce training initiatives to prepare members for skilled trades and career advancement
Veteran Services
Supports U.S. and Canadian military veterans who are union members with resources, advocacy, and recognition programs
activities · 7

what they do

direct service · 1
advocacy · 4
  • Advocates for fair Railroad Retirement benefits Retiree Benefit Protection Advocacy
    Supports the bipartisan Railroad Retirement Fairness Act to ensure equitable retirement benefits for working retirees in the railroad industry.
  • Bargains for improved wages, job security, and benefits Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiation
    Negotiates collectively for higher wages, greater job security, and enhanced benefits such as healthcare, retirement, paid leave, and holidays on behalf of its members.
  • Organizes strike rallies for fair labor contracts Strike Rallies & Public Demonstrations
    Hosts strike rallies, such as one with hundreds of members from IAM Local 778 at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, to demand fair contracts from employers like Olin Winchester.
  • Supports international worker organizing efforts Legal & Political Advocacy for Collective Bargaining Rights
    Expresses solidarity with and supports workers at the Eaton plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, advocating for their right to form an independent union and control their collective bargaining agreement.
capacity building · 2
  • Administers scholarship program for members and families
    Runs an annual scholarship competition to support education for members of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers and their families.
  • Provides advanced organizing training Advocacy & Civic Leadership Training
    Conducts the Organizing III training program at the Winpisinger Center to enhance communication and organizing skills for members, staff, and activists.
strategies · 4

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Labor and Human Rights Advocacy labor_human_rights_advocacy unique to this org
    The organization advances workers' rights as human rights by advocating for freedom of association and labor standards aligned with international norms, using education and targeted campaigns.
  • Staff-Led Organizing and Rapid Response Support rapid_response_mobilization unique to this org
    Experienced organizing representatives and rapid response teams are deployed to assist in unionization drives, bargaining, and strike actions, increasing the effectiveness and resilience of worker campaigns.
  • Union Organizing and Collective Bargaining Empowerment union organizing and collective bargaining unique to this org
    The organization empowers workers to form unions and negotiate collectively, providing the structural and legal means to secure workplace justice, voice, and improved conditions through binding agreements.
  • Workforce Development and Union Capacity Building workforce_development unique to this org
    Through apprenticeships, training programs, and skill development, the organization strengthens both worker employability and the internal organizing capacity of local unions.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$15.27M
Contributions & grants$15.20M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$75K
expenses
Total expenses$14.27M
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.21M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.26M
Cash$4.96M
Investments$242K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$5.26M
Liquid reserves4.4 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -12.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 23
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SUPPLEE DAVID PRESIDENT DIRECTING GENERAL CHAIRMAN 60 $154K
COLEY KENNETH GENERAL CHAIRMAN 60 $150K
BUTLER APRIL GENERAL CHAIRMAN 60 $150K
CHAMPAGNE KENNETH GENERAL CHAIRMAN 60 $150K
CICCONI MICHAEL GENERAL CHAIRMAN 60 $150K
COVENY JOHN GENERAL CHAIRMAN 60 $149K
WISE WILLIAM GENERAL CHAIRMAN 60 $149K
FIGUEIRA DAVID GENERAL CHAIRMAN 60 $149K
SAMUEL JAMES GENERAL CHAIRMAN 60 $149K
MCADOO JASON GENERAL CHAIRMAN 60 $149K
LESSLEY CARRIE GENERAL CHAIRMAN 60 $149K
GONZALES SARA GENERAL CHAIRMAN 60 $149K
SUAFOA DANNY GENERAL CHAIRMAN 60 $149K
SCOTT-ANDERMAN IANTHE SECRETARY TREASURER 60 $146K
ROSA KALEB GENERAL CHAIRMAN 60 $97K
NEDELJKOVIC ROBERT VICE PRESIDENT 1 $2K
SHULTZ JOSEPH TRUSTEE 5 $2K
RECTOR SAMI TRUSTEE 5 $2K
BATES JUSTIN VICE PRESIDENT 1 $2K
BIDOGLIO JOHN VICE PRESIDENT 1 $2K
BOYD ANDREW VICE PRESIDENT 1 $2K
WILLAUM DIANE VICE PRESIDENT 1 $2K
HAYNES CLYDE VICE PRESIDENT 1 $1K
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Die Sinkers International Union Partner — Affiliated with the IAM.
  • International Woodworkers of America Partner — Affiliated with the IAM.
  • NFFE Partner — Partners with NFFE on legislative advocacy through a joint Legislative Action Center
  • National Federation of Federal Employees Partner — Affiliated with the IAM.
  • Patternmakers Union Partner — Affiliated with the IAM.
  • Shipbuilders Union Partner — Affiliated with the IAM.
  • TCU Union Partner — Collaborates with TCU Union on legislative action and union resources
  • Transportation Communications International Union Partner — Affiliated with the IAM.
  • Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM) Network — Represents 25,000 American rail workers under the TCU/IAM banner, part of the broader IAM union structure.
  • United Steelworkers Partner — Jointly expressed solidarity with Eaton workers in Aguascalientes, Mexico.