IAM Assistant Organizing Director Juan Eldridge recently joined Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris, Sarah Bright, Organizing Director at SEIU 925, and Indira Mohan, Associate Director of Organizing at AFL-CIO/AFSCME DC 37, to talk about how to become a union organizer, why union activism is increasing, and how to confront employer opposition to worker organizing.
Read moreIAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed José Amill as an IAM Organizing Special Representative. The appointment was effective March 1, 2024. Amill’s dedication to his community and peers has been evident throughout his career. Starting as Chief Steward for District 98, Local 2367, he tirelessly advocated for the rights and well-being of fellow workers. His commitment
Read moreThe IAM Organizing Department recently met in New Orleans to strategize for the future and brush up on the latest organizing tools. The IAM has put unprecedented resources into organizing over the past several years, including the hiring of dozens of full-time organizers across the union. The IAM Organizing Department is looking to continue its
Read moreIAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed longtime federal employee advocate and organizer Jerry McCarty as an IAM Organizing Special Representative. The appointment is effective Feb. 1, 2024.
Read moreCOLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 3, 2024 – Nearly 1,000 Patient Care Associates (PCAs) and Psychiatric Care Technicians (PCTs) at the Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center have voted to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). The healthcare workers chose IAM representation in a mail ballot election conducted between Dec. 5 and 19, which
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