Why It Matters
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers is focused on protecting its members' jobs in federal agencies and defense contracting. The union has raised concerns about legislation that could privatize Department of Veterans Affairs operations and reshape federal workforce roles.
By the Numbers
The union filed its second quarter lobbying disclosure on July 21 reporting $715,000 in lobbying expenditures for the three months.
Broader Context
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers represents tens of thousands of workers in the aerospace and defense sectors. The union characterized proposed Medicaid cuts as "draconian" in its filing. The organization also flagged concerns about H.R. 9237, the Take Care of America's Veterans Act, which it said contains language that would privatize parts of the Department of Veterans Affairs and could result in outsourcing some union member jobs.
The organization's in-house team includes National Political and Legislative Director Hasan Solomon, Deputy Political and Legislative Director Loren Almeroth, and Assistant Political and Legislative Director Ty Richardson, along with a Legislative Chief Counsel on staff.
The Bottom Line
The union's quarter two lobbying push reflects broader concerns about federal workforce protections and privatization efforts affecting its membership across defense and federal agency roles.
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