Matthew Pyne has been appointed as a Research Economist in the Strategic Resources Department of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), effective February 16, 2026. The announcement was made by IAM International President Brian Bryant.
“Matt has dedicated his career to advancing the interests of IAM members through education, research and frontline leadership,” said IAM Union International President Brian Bryant. “His deep understanding of collective bargaining, workplace safety, and labor economics, combined with his firsthand experience serving our membership, makes him exceptionally qualified for this role. Matt’s expertise will strengthen our Strategic Resources Department and support the critical work we do every day to improve the lives of working people.”
Before taking on this new position, Pyne served as an Educational Representative at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center since October 2021. In that role, he provided training and leadership development programs to IAM members throughout North America.
Pyne began his involvement with IAM Local 1763 (District 140) in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2009. He has held various positions including shop steward, national contract negotiation team member, contract researcher and presenter, as well as health and safety representative.
He has also played a significant part in the Young Machinists program as an organizer, presenter, mentor, and was elected President of Local 1763 for two terms. In these roles he represented workers across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland.
Additionally, Pyne worked as Health and Safety Representative at Air Canada and participated on a nationally selected equipment assessments team alongside representatives from IAM, Air Canada, and the Government of Canada.
Pyne holds a master’s degree in labor studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a focus on union leadership and administration. His academic credentials together with his extensive union background are expected to help support IAM negotiations and strategic initiatives through economic research.
