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IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Jonathan Ortiz from Philadelphia Local 1776 as an Educational Representative at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, Md., effective May 1, 2025.
“Jonathan’s extensive knowledge base and well-developed skill set will enable him to create engaging learning experiences, adapt to the need of our members, and foster a supportive and effective classroom environment,” said Bryant.
No stranger to the Winpisinger Center, Ortiz has taken leadership and organizing programs. He is also a member of the Spanish Leadership Working Group and has been involved in reviewing, translating, developing and delivering the leadership programs in Spanish.
“Organizing and education are critical to the future of the IAM,” said Winpisinger Center Director Mary McHugh. “With Jonathan’s hands-on experience working alongside rank-and-file members and navigating grievance procedures from the ground up, he is well-prepared to make an immediate and meaningful contribution to the work we do at the Center.”
As a union activist for more than 20 years, Ortiz built a strong foundation as an educator, organizer, and committeeman. He began his career with American Airlines in 2001 and joined the IAM Union in 2015 following the American-US Airways merger announcement. When the merger was finalized in 2020, Ortiz was appointed to the American Airlines Grievance Committee, making him the first Hispanic grievance committeeman in the history of the Local.
He joined the District 141 Education team in 2022 and has traveled extensively to educate members who work for American, United, and United Ground Express. At the 2024 International Convention, Ortiz served as Chairman of the Young Workers Committee.
