International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Labor union headquarters in Upper Marlboro, United States
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers is a labor union headquartered in Upper Marlboro that represents workers in manufacturing and aviation industries. The organization negotiates contracts, manages benefit programs, and advocates for workplace standards across North America.
The union was founded in 1888 by railroad machinists in Atlanta to protect workers' wages and conditions. The organization expanded over the following decades to represent workers across multiple industries.
The organization maintains training centers across North America where members develop professional skills in aerospace technology, manufacturing processes, and industrial machinery maintenance.
The facility offers training and resource centers where members develop job-related skills. Access is typically limited to members, so check ahead about what areas may be open for public visits or tours.
The union pioneered the first formal labor agreement with a U.S. railroad company in 1892. This groundbreaking contract set a precedent for future labor negotiations in American industry.
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