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IAM Union International President Brian Bryant has appointed Osmel “Oz” Toledo as Education Representative at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center, effective June 8, 2026.
Toledo has been an active IAM member since 2007, beginning his union journey with IAM Local 1000 in Bloomington, Ill. His career in public service started in the government sector with the City of Bloomington before transitioning into a full-time union leadership role.
In October 2018, Toledo joined IAM District 8 as an Organizer and later served as Business Representative and Assistant Directing Business Representative. In 2025, he was appointed to IAM Local 701, continuing his work representing and advocating for IAM members across multiple industries.
Throughout his union career, Toledo has held numerous leadership positions, including President and Vice President of Local 1000. He also served as Recording Secretary and Vice President of the Bloomington-Normal Trades and Labor Assembly and remains an active delegate. In addition, Toledo serves on the IAM Spanish Leadership Working Group and is a member of LCLAA Chicago Metro.
Toledo has extensive experience negotiating contracts in government, municipal, industrial, machine shop, and automotive sectors while leading successful organizing campaigns across the region.
A dedicated labor educator, Toledo has also completed a wide range of courses at the Winpisinger Center, including Foundational Skills, Collective Bargaining, Arbitration, Advanced Arbitration, Negotiation Preparation, Negotiating Healthcare, Organizing, Service Contract Act, EAP/CIRT Training, Adult Mental Health First Aid USA, Political Training, and Spanish Leadership programs.
Fluent in Spanish, Toledo brings valuable multilingual communication skills and a strong commitment to leadership development and member education to his new role at the Winpisinger Center.
“Oz has dedicated his career to empowering workers, building solidarity, and developing strong union leaders,” said IAM Union International President Brian Bryant. “His experience in organizing, bargaining, and member education makes him a tremendous asset to the Winpisinger Center.”
In his position as Education Representative, Toledo will help train and empower IAM members across North America through labor education, leadership development, and strategic organizing programs.
