The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) has issued a statement expressing gratitude to U.S. Representative Steny Hoyer, D-Md., after he announced his retirement from the U.S. House of Representatives. Hoyer has served Maryland in Congress for over 40 years, making him the longest-serving Democrat in the House.
Brian Bryant, International President of IAM Union, stated, “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.”
During his time in Congress, Hoyer played a key role in advancing legislation that benefited workers, including policies to strengthen collective bargaining rights, protect retirement security, expand access to health care, and increase investment in infrastructure and manufacturing.
David Sullivan, IAM Eastern Territory General Vice President, commented on Hoyer’s contributions: “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.”
Hoyer’s advocacy was particularly significant for IAM’s presence in Maryland and Washington, D.C. Hasan Solomon, National Legislative and Political Director of IAM Union said, “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.”
IAM Union is one of North America’s largest industrial trade unions with approximately 600,000 active and retired members across several industries including aerospace, defense, airlines, shipbuilding, railroad, transit, healthcare, automotive sectors in both the United States and Canada.
