The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) has expressed its gratitude to U.S. Representative Steny Hoyer, D-Md., following his announcement that he will retire from the U.S. House of Representatives after more than 40 years of service.
“Steny has been a consistent and trusted ally of the labor movement and the IAM throughout his career,” said IAM Union International President Brian Bryant. “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 recognized as the longest-serving Democrat in the House, having played a significant role in promoting legislation that supports workers’ rights, retirement security, healthcare access, infrastructure, and manufacturing during his tenure as House Majority Leader.
“Steny Hoyer never forgot where he came from or who he was fighting for,” said IAM Eastern Territory General Vice President David Sullivan. “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 highlighted Hoyer’s advocacy for labor issues both in Maryland and Washington, D.C., noting that his efforts have supported union jobs and worker protections.
“Congressman Hoyer has always understood that working people deserve a seat at the table,” said IAM Union National Legislative and Political Director Hasan Solomon. “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 about 600,000 active and retired members across various industries including aerospace, defense, airlines, shipbuilding, railroad, transit, healthcare, automotive, among others in both the United States and Canada.
