Stung by Trump, machinists union campaigns for affordability in midterms
Summary
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is running a political campaign in eight key U.S. states to support candidates who focus on workers' needs. The union highlights that many members voted for President Donald Trump in 2024 because of promises to improve the economy, but rising costs have caused some to rethink their support.Key Facts
- IAM is one of the largest U.S. labor unions with nearly 700,000 members working for companies like Boeing and United Airlines.
- The union’s campaign targets voters in Maine, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Texas, Ohio, Georgia, Arizona, Nevada, and Illinois.
- IAM President Brian Bryant said the economy currently favors billionaires more than working people.
- Many IAM members voted for President Trump in 2024 due to his promise to lower prices and improve the economy.
- Since President Trump took office, inflation rose from 3.0% in January 2025 to 3.4% in August 2026.
- Health insurance costs increased after some Affordable Care Act subsidies expired.
- Gas prices increased by about $1 per gallon partly because of President Trump’s conflict with Iran.
- IAM members are now motivated to support candidates who prioritize the working class and economic affordability.
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