The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) has announced its intention to continue legal action against recent federal measures that it says threaten union rights for government employees. The announcement follows guidance from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) instructing agencies to terminate or alter existing collective bargaining agreements, in line with Executive Orders 14251 and 14343.
Brian Bryant, International President of the IAM Union, issued a statement addressing these developments. “This administration continues to embark on the largest attack on workers’ rights in the history of this country. They are targeting federal workers, the dedicated public servants who serve the American people every day, in a deliberate attempt to strip away union rights, weaken collective bargaining agreements, and silence the voices of working families,” Bryant said.
He emphasized that these changes impact thousands of IAM members, including those represented by the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM). “These workers are not political pawns. They are public servants who deserve the full protection of the law and the respect of the government they serve,” he stated.
Bryant referenced a previous federal court decision that directed agencies to restore union recognition and uphold current collective bargaining agreements. “The law is clear, and any attempt to ignore these protections is unlawful and a direct violation of workers’ rights,” he said.
He warned that actions against federal workers could have broader implications for all American employees. “This is not just an attack on federal workers. It is an attack on the fundamental rights of all working people. If an administration can unlawfully strip rights from federal workers, no worker in America is safe from similar attacks,” Bryant noted.
The IAM Union plans to challenge these executive orders through legal channels and advocacy efforts alongside NFFE-IAM and other labor organizations. “We will fight to enforce the law, defend our contracts, and protect every one of our members,” Bryant affirmed.
“Our message is simple: We will not be intimidated. We will not be silenced. And we will never stop fighting until the rights, dignity and protections of our members and all federal workers are fully secured,” he concluded.
The IAM Union represents about 600,000 active and retired members across several industries in North America.
