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The IAM Human Rights Department is now accepting registrations for two upcoming 2026 Human Rights Programs at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, Md. The goal of the programs is to help strengthen Human Rights Committees and equip IAM activists with the tools needed to promote fairness, equality, and inclusion across
Read moreIAM Union members, labor and community allies from across the country recently gathered in Baltimore for the 2026 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference, recommitting to the fight for economic justice, voting rights, and equality for all working people. See photo gallery here. The four-day conference, themed “Honoring Our History
Read moreToday, we recognize Human Rights Day by reflecting on a year filled with progress, purpose, and people standing together. This year, our IAM Human Rights Department made meaningful strides, including hosting an impactful IAM Human Rights Conference and continuing to show up through our constituency groups to ensure our members’ voices are heard and valued. As a
Read moreThe IAM Human Rights Department kicked off their 2025 convention in Atlanta with a reminder of how struggle leads to progress. Actress Debra Straida performed in a recreation scene of the Washerwoman’s Strike of 1881 in Atlanta. The women had gone on strike in July 1881 over low pay, lack of respect, and working conditions
Read moreIAM Local 695 (District 160) members in Olympia, Wash., proudly joined their community to celebrate diversity and equality during this year’s Olympia Pride Parade. Marching alongside InterCity Transit’s signature bubble bus and minibus, the members made a strong statement of solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community and their commitment to human rights. “We value all people.
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