Dear IAM Union Family, This Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in Canada – and every day – we pause to honor and thank all those who have served our nation. We owe a profound debt of gratitude to the men and women who have stood on the front lines to defend
Read moreQuerida familia de la IAM: En este Día de los Veteranos en Estados Unidos y Día del Recuerdo en Canadá – y todos los días – tomamos un momento para honrar y agradecer a todos aquellos que han servido a nuestra nación. Les debemos una profunda deuda de gratitud a las mujeres y hombres que
Read moreThe Western Maine Labor Council recently held its 18th Annual Workers Memorial Day/International Workers’ Day ceremony to commemorate and honor Mainers who have died from workplace injuries and illnesses over the past year. The event also featured an awards presentation to individuals who have worked towards the advancement of working families.
Read moreDear IAM Family, Happy 136th birthday to the IAM! It’s a testament to all of you, and all those who came before us, that our great union has risen from a railroad pit in Atlanta in 1888 to the powerful force for working people that we are today. Since having the honor of becoming the IAM’s
Read moreIAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Derrick Battle, formerly a Special Representative assigned to the IAM Rail Division, as a Special Assistant to the International President, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Battle, who initiated in Houston Local 2198 at Union Pacific in 2007, will handle special projects and interface with locals and districts. “Derrick has
Read more