The Dixie Wildfire burning in California counties, Butte and Plumas, has become the second-largest wildfire in state history. Additionally, a multitude of wildfire outbreaks rage on simultaneously in multiple western states. As a result, many IAM families are forced to evacuate their homes, scrambling to safety to escape these life-threating conditions.
Read moreIAM District W24 and its local lodges in the Portland, Oregon area teamed up with the Aphrodite Project to collect feminine hygiene products for members of the community who need them most. With rare exception, their basic needs are often overlooked or avoided as an uncomfortable topic of conversation.
Read moreIn honor of the Maria Santiago Lillis Advocacy Day – A Commitment to Serve (ACTS), volunteers from IAM District 751 jumped at the opportunity to work on a project to honor Sister Lillis, who died May 28.
Read moreA Commitment to Serve Former Grand Lodge Representative Maria Santiago Lillis was a tireless mentor and fierce advocate for workers’ rights, human rights and social justice, tackling the most contentious issues with grace, while treating everyone with dignity and respect. In order to continue her mentorship and legacy and to encourage all representatives to emulate
Read moreSolidarity with CHI hospice workers was alive and well on Monday, June 7th. More than 100 people turned out on short notice to ensure these dedicated workers know they are not alone in their struggle for fairness from their employer.
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