The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) announced on Mar. 12 that its 2026 IAM Legislative Conference will take place from June 22 to June 24 at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.
The conference is an important event for IAM members to engage directly with lawmakers and discuss issues affecting their workplaces and communities. In the previous year, more than 400 IAM members attended the conference in Washington, D.C., which was described as one of the strongest turnouts in recent history.
Registration for delegates will open at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 22, and continue until 12:30 p.m., with a second registration period available on Tuesday morning from 8 to 8:45 a.m. The opening session is scheduled for Monday afternoon at 1:30 p.m., where IAM Legislative and Political Director Hasan Solomon will begin the proceedings, followed by a keynote address from IAM International President Brian Bryant.
General sessions are planned for both Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. Delegates will have dedicated time on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons to meet with their elected representatives on Capitol Hill. The conference will conclude with a Congressional reception on Wednesday evening starting at 5:30 p.m.
All delegates are encouraged to arrange meetings with their Congressional district representative and both U.S. senators before arriving in Washington. According to the announcement, these face-to-face conversations are considered among the most effective ways for IAM members to communicate directly with elected officials.
