In a move steeped in symbolism and labor history, the IAM Union has formally rechartered Local 625 as Local 1, restoring a title that traces back to the union’s founding in 1888. Watch Video Here. The Local ceremony, held in Waycross, Ga., marked what union leaders described as a reclamation of the IAM’s historical identity. … Continue reading IAM Union Restores ‘Local 1’ Title to Georgia Railroad Local Tied to 1888 Founding