Katrina Coleman, National Vice President of the Transportation Communications Union/International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (TCU/IAM), was appointed to the AFL-CIO Executive Council, according to a March 12 announcement.
The appointment places Coleman among the federation’s two top officers and 55 vice presidents who represent nearly 15 million members. The AFL-CIO Executive Council is responsible for guiding the work of the federation, with officer responsibilities outlined in its constitution.
Coleman has spent nearly four decades in the labor movement, beginning her union career in 1986 as a clerk for Amtrak in Philadelphia. Her experience includes grassroots organizing and advocacy for TCU/IAM members at local, regional, and national levels. She was elected National Vice President by the TCU/IAM Executive Council effective March 1, 2026.
“Congratulations to Sister Coleman on this well-deserved honor,” said IAM International President Brian Bryant. “Katrina’s election as National Vice President is a testament to the strength she has shown throughout her career. She has been a strong advocate for our members. Her appointment to the AFL-CIO Executive Council is a moment of great pride not just for TCU/IAM, but for the entire labor movement. I am honored to welcome her to the Council. She will bring that same fierce dedication to every room she enters.”
Coleman’s leadership roles have included serving as Local Chairperson of TCU/IAM Local 1351 from 2014 through 2022 and later as Assistant National Representative and then National Representative for TCU/IAM Unit 86. In these positions, she supported Amtrak and SEPTA local lodges and represented members across various systems.
In addition to her representative duties, Coleman founded FIERCE—the TCU/IAM Women’s Committee—in 2022, establishing a formal structure for addressing issues faced by Local Chairwomen and promoting community outreach. She has also contributed as a mentor on the TCU/IAM Education Committee.
