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Dear IAM Family,
As we celebrate Independence Day and Canada Day, we recognize the powerful ideals that gave rise to our nations: liberty, equality, and the belief that ordinary people should have a voice in shaping their future.
For us in the IAM Union, these values are more than national pride—they are the very heart of the labor movement. The freedom to organize a union, to stand together in solidarity, and to demand fair wages, safe working conditions, and dignity on the job is a freedom worth celebrating—and protecting.
Our ability to organize and collectively bargain has lifted generations of working families out of poverty and into the middle class. Every time a group of workers stands up and says, “We deserve better,” they are honoring the legacy of those who came before—and blazing a trail for those who will come after.
These freedoms weren’t just given to us. They were fought for—by our brave men and women in uniform, and by union members who walked picket lines, who faced down powerful corporations, and who refused to back down in the face of injustice.
As we celebrate, let’s recommit to the struggle. Because these rights must belong to everyone—no matter who you are, who you love, or where you come from. Solidarity is our strength, and together, we will continue building a fairer, freer world for all working people.
Sincerely,
Brian Bryant
IAM Union International President
