IAMAW, which stands for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, is a major trade union that was founded in 1888 by a group of nineteen machinists in a railroad pit in Atlanta, Georgia. Over the years, the association has grown into one of the largest and most influential labor unions in the United States. The current owners of IAMAW are its active membership and the organization is led by a group of elected officials. IAMAW is based in the United States and Canada, and covers news related to labor rights, workers' issues, industrial sectors relevant to its membership, and political events that could impact labor laws and regulations. Their focus is on empowering workers and enhancing conditions for the machinist and aerospace industries. **One interesting fact**: IAMAW has a strong historical link with space exploration. It has represented workers who built the Apollo space modules, the Space Shuttles, and currently, members of IAMAW are among those who build and maintain key components of the International Space Station. This underscores the union's significant contribution to advancements in aerospace.