Dear IAM Family, Juneteenth, a pivotal moment in our history, marks the end of slavery in the United States. It’s a day we honor the unwavering spirit of Black Americans who have tirelessly fought for equality since 1866. This historical milestone not only signifies the closing of a dark chapter but also underscores the ongoing
Read moreWorkers across the U.S. are looking toward unionization in growing numbers, and that is why the IAM has coordinated training for leaders making the first contacts with prospective members. Basic Training for Organizers (BTO) is a training initiative started in 2023. It teaches best practices and principles of IAM organizing that helps representatives in these
Read moreThe 2024 IAM Legislative Conference started on Monday, June 17, in Washington, D.C. This significant conference is bringing together more than 300 delegates from districts and locals across the United States to discuss critical legislative and political issues affecting our members and the labor movement as a whole. The conference opened with impactful speeches from
Read moreIAM International President Brian Bryant, with Executive Council approval, has appointed IAM District 70 Secretary-Treasurer Teressa Peart to the IAM Law Committee. The IAM Law Committee is responsible for collecting, reviewing, and proposing constitutional changes submitted to the 41st IAM Grand Lodge Convention, which will take place Sept. 1-6, 2024, in New York. “Teressa will play
Read moreIAM members recently gathered with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) ahead of coordinated bargaining of the master contract with Schneider Electric later this summer. Over 1,000 IAM, IBEW, and IBT union members work for Schneider at five locations across North America. The negotiating committee members, representing
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