IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes has appointed longtime Local 2202 leader Tinae Tauese as an International Auditor, effective June 1, 2025. Tauese will help ensure the financial stewardship of IAM locals and districts in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Northern California.
Read moreClosing out Women’s History Month with a powerful conversation! IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes joins Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA)’s El Cafecito del Día podcast to discuss the fight for fair wages, better representation, and stronger workplaces for women.
Read moreIAM General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes has appointed Kurt Burkhart to serve as the newest Grand Lodge Auditor. The appointment is effective July 1, 2024, and Burkhart’s assignment will cover IAM Districts and Locals in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Read moreIAM General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes and Women’s and Young Workers Department Director Julie Frietchen were recently featured on the cover of the spring 2024 edition of SUNY Empire State University alumni magazine, “Connections.” This honor highlights their significant contributions and leadership in their respective fields. Both alumni embarked on their professional journey at SUNY Empire,
Read moreOn September 15, IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes was presented with the inaugural 2022 Pioneering Woman of Labor Award by Emerge, a leading organization that trains and mentors aspiring women leaders to get involved in politics and run for office. AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride also received the award. The award
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