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Cuban ties put powerful US union under microscope over alleged communist influence push
Friday, August 14, 2026
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Chair Bill Cassidy requested information from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers regarding the union's contacts with Cuban officials. Cassidy's inquiry followed reports of communications between IAM representatives and representatives of the Cuban government. The union has not publicly responded to the committee's request as of the reporting date.
