Who is TPG/IAM?

Launched in Nov. 2023, The Pharmacy Guild – IAM Healthcare is a new, specialized division of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and is focused on organizing pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy staff across the U.S.

Who does the IAM represent?

The IAM represents approximately 600,000 members across the U.S. and roughly 10,000 of those members work in healthcare.

The 208-page Constitution of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers includes detailed classifications of employees working in a wide range of skills, trades, professions, services and work (IAM Constitution pp v-xiii) including:

Multiple titles/positions under Machinists with apprenticeships

Multiple titles/positions under Marine Work

Multiple titles/positions under Electric and Internal Combustion Engines and Cars

Pharmacy professionals fall into the last notation referred to as Other Work

“All of the foregoing, and in addition thereto any other work which does now, or in the future may, as industries develop, fall within the scope of our jurisdiction, or any other industrial or craft work as determined by the Executive Council, shall constitute work coming under the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and shall be performed by members of our Union.”

Common Questions

How many contracts has TPG-IAM successfully negotiated for inpatient hospital pharmacy professionals?

The short answer is none. TPG-IAM only represents pharmacists working in retail chains and has never successfully negotiated a first contract for any of its members.

How many retail pharmacy locations has TPG-IAM organized?

The union represents an estimated 15 individual retail pharmacy stores across the U.S. The majority of its locations are CVS Pharmacy stores.

How much are TPG-IAM dues?

Because the TPG-IAM has not successfully negotiated a first contract for any bargaining unit it represents, there is no clear information about dues.