Katrina Coleman, National Vice President of the Transportation Communications Union/International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (TCU/IAM), was recently appointed to the AFL-CIO Executive Council, according to a Mar. 12 announcement.
The appointment places Coleman among the federation’s two top officers and 55 vice presidents who collectively represent nearly 15 million members. The AFL-CIO Executive Council is responsible for guiding the organization’s work, with officer responsibilities outlined in its constitution.
Coleman brings almost four decades of experience in the labor movement, marked by advocacy and organizing on behalf of TCU/IAM members. 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 began her union involvement in 1986 as an Amtrak clerk in Philadelphia and has since held various leadership roles at local, regional, and national levels. In addition to serving as Local Chairperson of TCU/IAM Local 1351 from 2014 through 2022, she was appointed Assistant National Representative for Unit 86 in 2016 and later became National Representative supporting Amtrak and SEPTA lodges.
In recent years, Coleman founded FIERCE, TCU/IAM’s Women’s Committee, aimed at addressing issues facing Local Chairwomen and connecting union values with community outreach. She has also contributed as a mentor on the Education Committee, helping train new leaders within the union.
