The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Executive Council announced on April 9 that it is encouraging all Districts and Locals to send members to the 2026 Pride at Work Convention, which will take place June 2-4, 2026, in Minneapolis.
Pride at Work is an AFL-CIO constituency group focused on promoting equality, dignity, and respect for LGBTQIA+ workers. The IAM leadership said this event aligns with its ongoing efforts to foster diversity and inclusion within the union.
According to the statement from the IAM Executive Council, “Pride at Work’s mission reflects what we stand for as a union: building a labor movement that cherishes diversity, promotes inclusion and ensures safety and dignity for all.” The council added that opposing discrimination remains central to their values: “Guided by the principle that ‘an injury to one is an injury to all,’ we must continue to oppose discrimination in all its forms and strengthen solidarity across our diverse membership.”
The convention will be held at the Marquette Hotel in Minneapolis. Credentialing begins June 1. Members are encouraged to make hotel reservations by Friday, May 1, as room availability cannot be guaranteed after that date. Early registration discounts are available until Sunday, April 19.
IAM Human Rights Director Nicole Fears can be contacted with any questions about participation or registration. The IAM Executive Council concluded its message by stating: “When we show up, engage, and stand together, we build a stronger, more inclusive IAM Union and a more powerful labor movement for all working people.”
