Unions and Worker Co-ops are teaming up

and it’s changing the way we think about think about organized labor.

Union and co-ops go hand in hand. When workers come together as a union to fight for better pay and benefits, safer working conditions, and for respect, they are practicing worker cooperation. When people come together as a cooperative business to meet their community's needs, they are creating a better world for us all.

How Unions and Co-ops are Stronger Together:

Why become an IAM Union Co-op?

  • When you become a member of IAM Union, you join a community over 600,000 workers from all across North America. Together we strive to build a better future for workers everywhere.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • When conflict arises, we are hear to help you navigate it. We step in to offer unbiased perspectives and assist with Mediating Grievances.

  • IAM Union offers unparalleled educational and developmental resources for its members. Our W3 Education Center offers a broad curriculum to our members.

  • IAM Union offers unparalleled educational and developmental resources for its members. Our W3 Education Center offers a broad curriculum to our members.

resources that help you thrive.

  • Healthcare

    The National IAM Benefit Trust Fund takes care of its participants with medical and prescription drug, dental and vision plans and many more benefits that allow us, and you to continue to be amazing. The main goal is to keep employees healthy by offering affordable, competitively priced health care plans that provide comprehensive coverage.

  • Retirement Plans

    The IAM National Pension Fund provides participants with a defined-benefit pension plan for their retirement. IAM Members and affiliated associations also have access to the IAM Benefits Trust 401K program.

  • EAP

    The IAM Union Employee Assistance Program (EAP) program serves to help address worker-related concerns that are vitally linked to job performance, job satisfaction, quality of work-life, and issues that adversely affect members’ lives.

  • Logistical Support

    Our members have access to Strategic Research, Sectoral Analysis, Meeting Spaces, Printing Services, and a vast network of union-made businesses.

  • Workplace Safety

    CREST is a non-profit organization sponsored by IAM designed to provide job re-entry and safety training services.

  • Legal Services

    Our Legal Department specializes in advocating for workers and the interests of our members on a broad array of topics.

  • Discounts and Deals

    IAM Union members have access to discounts on products and services including wireless plans, credit cards, mortgages, insurance plans, travel and entertainement, and even college scholorships though Union Plus.

  • Scholorships

    The IAM Union scholarship competition is open each year to members of the IAM and their children throughout the United States and Canada under procedures and rules of eligibility explained in this Announcement. The IAM Scholarship Fund, which is used exclusively to make possible these awards, was established by the delegates of the 1960 IAM Grand Lodge Convention