IAM Local 318 Joseph Rumrey, a union leader representing Boston-based rail workers at Keolis, discusses his participation in a recent leadership training class at the IAM Winpisinger Center in Hollywood, MD.
The class aims to equip approximately 14 union representatives from across the U.S. with essential skills to protect their membership, specifically focusing on mastering claims writing and preparing for legal investigations. Beyond individual skill-building, the rail division’s broader strategic priorities include securing commuter rail funding and expanding high-speed rail infrastructure.
Rumrey emphasizes the importance of providing higher-level leadership with the necessary evidence and documentation to succeed in disputes against carriers. Ultimately, he comments on the commitment to organizing labor and strengthening collective bargaining power through professional education and expanding union solidarity.
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