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IAM members from across Alabama recently gathered for the IAM Union Alabama State Council meeting, where IAM leaders, community allies, and political candidates came together to discuss critical issues impacting working families across the state.
The State Council meeting opened with a welcome from Huntsville City Council Member Michelle Watkins (Dist. 1). IAM delegates engaged with a full agenda of speakers and presentations on legislative priorities, organizing efforts, and political engagement. Topics included defending service contract jobs, expanding manufacturing opportunities, advocating for union rights, and ensuring that working people have a strong voice in state and federal government.
“When working people in Alabama stand together, there is no force more powerful,” said IAM Union Alabama State Council President Rickie Langford. “This meeting was about uniting our voices and building our strength across the political aisles for the road ahead.”
Key political figures and labor allies addressed the council, including:
State Representative Anthony Daniels, District 53
State Representative Laura Hall, District 19
Dr. Will Boyd, Candidate for Governor of Alabama
U.S. Representative Brandon Moore, Candidate for U.S. Senate
Loren Almeroth, IAM National Assistant Political & Legislative Director
Galen Bullock, EBS Executive Director
DeLane Adams, IAM Assistant Communications Director
Nicole Fears, IAM Human Rights Director
Frederick Ross, IAM Benefit Trust
Pam Evans, IAM W3 Education Representative
Helena Thornton, IAM Southern Territory International Representative
Pat Keahey, Keahey Law Firm
Jacob Morrison, President of the North Alabama Area Labor Council (AFL-CIO)
Each speaker brought insight into the challenges and opportunities facing Alabama workers, reinforcing the IAM’s commitment to lifting labor voices in every corner of the state.
Delegates also received updates on the current government shutdown and the IAM’s continued efforts to secure back pay for federal contract workers affected by the political standoff on Capitol Hill.
The Alabama State Council continues to play a crucial role in shaping the IAM’s political and legislative efforts across the state. Delegates left Huntsville with renewed energy and a shared mission to mobilize politically.
Members of the Alabama State Council Executive Board (see photo)
