The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) has recognized U.S. Representative Steny Hoyer, D-Md., for his more than 40 years of service in Congress following the announcement of his retirement.
Brian Bryant, International President of IAM Union, said, “Steny has been a consistent and trusted ally of the labor movement and the IAM throughout his career. He has always had a strong pro-labor voting record. We will miss his support for our IAM Union Local 4 members at Naval Air Station Patuxent River (PAX) in Maryland. He always stood strong for their rights and fought for consistent funding throughout his career.”
Hoyer is noted as the longest-serving Democrat in the House of Representatives. During his tenure, he was involved in passing legislation that supported collective bargaining rights, protected retirement security, improved access to health care, and promoted investment in infrastructure and manufacturing.
David Sullivan, IAM Eastern Territory General Vice President, stated, “Steny Hoyer never forgot where he came from or who he was fighting for. He stood with our Maryland members in the Eastern Territory and with working families time and again. His leadership helped deliver real wins for workers across Maryland.”
The union emphasized Hoyer’s advocacy on behalf of its members both in Maryland and Washington, D.C., citing benefits gained through his legislative efforts.
Hasan Solomon, IAM Union National Legislative and Political Director, commented, “Congressman Hoyer has always understood that working people deserve a seat at the table. His leadership helped advance legislation that protected union jobs, strengthened worker rights, and ensured labor’s voice was heard on Capitol Hill. His retirement marks the end of an era, but his impact will be felt for generations.”
Rick Compher, President of the IAM Union Maryland/DC State Council added: “On behalf of our members in Maryland and Washington, D.C., we thank Congressman Hoyer for his decades of service and unwavering support for working families and wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement. He listened to our members, supported our priorities, and consistently fought for good-paying union jobs.”
The IAM Union represents around 600,000 active and retired workers across various industries such as aerospace, defense, airlines, shipbuilding, railroad operations, transit systems, healthcare services, automotive sectors as well as other fields within both the United States and Canada.
