Brian Bryant International President at International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

Minnesota District 77 donates toys for local families through annual holiday drive

District 77 members in Minnesota have contributed to Unity One Credit Union’s annual Toys for Tots drive, aiming to support families in need during the holiday season.

Brian Bryant International President at International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

IAM highlights ongoing commitment to human rights on annual observance

Today marks Human Rights Day, and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Human Rights Department is reflecting on its recent efforts to promote human rights within the union.

Brian Bryant International President at International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

IAM Local 778 launches annual Ruck-N-Rolls march for Kansas City veterans

On October 4, 2025, members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 778, with assistance from IAM District 70 and IAM Local 839 Veterans Committee, organized their first annual Ruck-N-Rolls road march in…

James Quincey, Chairman and CEO at The Coca Cola Company

Henrique Braun named next CEO at The Coca-Cola Company; Quincey becomes executive chairman

The Coca‑Cola Company announced on December 10, 2025, that Henrique Braun, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will become the company’s CEO effective March 31, 2026.

Dr. Michael Nowatkowski, Director at Augusta University Cyber Institute

Augusta University SLP program director earns doctorate amid challenges

Joann Denemark, the program director for Augusta University’s new Master of Health Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MHS-SLP), is set to graduate with a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Innovation with a concentration in Leadership…

Kimberly S. Greene, Chairman, President and CEO at Georgia Power

Georgia Power reaches agreement aiming to keep electricity rates low amid growing demand

Georgia Power has announced a stipulated agreement with the Public Interest Advocacy Staff of the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) that aims to keep electricity costs down for consumers while addressing rising energy demand across the state.

Brian Bryant International President at International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

IAM launches updated online store with new union-branded merchandise

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) has announced the availability of new merchandise on its upgraded online store, iamuniongear.org.

Brian Bryant International President at International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

UNIFI Fresno airport workers vote to join machinists’ union amid wage concerns

Approximately 80 employees at UNIFI, working at Fresno Yosemite International Airport, have voted to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Air Transport Territory.

Brian Bryant International President at International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

IAM urges Philips Healthcare to reach contract with field service engineers after year-long talks

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) has called on Philips Healthcare to finalize a first contract with 17 Field Service Engineers (FSEs) in San Diego.

David Sullivan, General Vice President, Eastern Territory

Maine Lobstering Union calls for fairer USMCA terms for American lobstermen

Maine Lobstering Union Local 207 Executive Liaison and Political Director Virginia Olsen testified before the U.S. Trade Representative, addressing concerns about the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and its effects on Maine’s lobstermen.

Chris Wright, Secretary of Energy

Energy Department unveils AI-powered biotech platform at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

The U.S. Department of Energy has introduced a new artificial intelligence-driven biotechnology platform at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in Richland, Washington.

Shelli Larkin, Director and Chief Clinical Officer

Augusta University Student Health Services moving to upgraded facility on campus

Augusta University has announced that its Student Health Services will move to the Health Sciences Building, suite 1500, on the Health Sciences Campus.

Kimberly S. Greene, Chairman, President and CEO at Georgia Power

Georgia Power launches major transmission upgrades in South Metro Atlanta

Georgia Power has announced new transmission infrastructure projects in Coweta, Fayette, Fulton, and Heard counties as part of its ongoing efforts to improve the power grid’s reliability and resilience.

Amanda Behr, PhD, department chair and professor at Augusta University

Augusta University medical illustration students collaborate with Georgia DNR on animal anatomy visuals

Augusta University’s Medical Illustration graduate program has completed a six-week project in partnership with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), where students created visual materials to explain animal anatomy for use in public…

Ron S. Jarmin, Acting Director

U.S. Census Bureau releases new business trends data with expanded coverage

The U.S. Census Bureau has released new data from the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS), which measures ongoing business conditions and projections across the United States.

Chris Wright, Secretary of Energy

Energy Department unveils recommendations to streamline permitting and strengthen U.S. energy infrastructure

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released two studies from the National Petroleum Council (NPC) with recommendations aimed at modernizing the country’s energy infrastructure and reforming federal permitting processes.

Georgia State Rep. Jon G. Burns (R-Springfield)

Jon Burns set as keynote speaker for Augusta University undergraduate commencement

State Rep. Jon Burns, the 75th speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, will address Augusta University’s undergraduate commencement on December 11 at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center.

Ron S. Jarmin, Director

Census Bureau reports decline in married-couple households over past five decades

Fewer than half of U.S. households in 2025 were married couples, according to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau’s America’s Families and Living Arrangements tables.

Christopher Nunn, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Georgia adds seven cities as new rural zones starting in January

Seven Georgia cities will receive Rural Zone designations starting January 1, 2026.

Mia Thompson Graduating Student at Augusta University Cyber Institute

Augusta University student finds direction through computer science after changing career paths

Mia Thompson, a native of St. Mary’s, Georgia, is preparing to graduate from Augusta University’s School of Computer and Cyber Sciences with a degree in computer science.

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