PPPWU Members Overwhelmingly Vote to Join Strengthening IAM Union, Become IAM/PPPWU

Members of the Printing Packaging & Production Workers Union of North America (PPPWU) have voted to affiliate with the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union), creating the IAM/PPPWU and marking a historic new chapter for approximately 16,000 workers across the printing, packaging, paper converting, graphic communications, and related manufacturing industries throughout … Read more

Video: IAM/PPPWU Testimonials

Joining forces with the IAM Union will greatly expand the resources, training, bargaining support, and protections available to IAM/PPPWU members, while preserving IAM/PPPWU’s autonomy, leadership, financial independence, and proud history.

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A Stronger Future—Built Together: PPPWU Initiates Affiliation, Merger as IAM Union Continues Growing Power for Membership

Delegates to a Special Convention of the Printing Packaging & Production Workers Union of North America (PPPWU) have unanimously voted to move forward with affiliating and then merging with the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers).   Voting on the affiliation and merger will be open to the entirety of PPPWU’s membership before … Read more

Video: W3 Center Leaves Lasting Impression on PPPWU Members

Members of the Printing, Packaging, and Production Workers Union (PPPWU) recently visited the IAM’s William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center (W3) for the very first time — and the experience of participating in the Leadership I program left a lasting impression. From the world-class facilities to the hands-on education and welcoming atmosphere, PPPWU members … Read more