IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Adante Balke as a Midwest Territory Special Representative, effective April 1, 2025.
Balke has been an IAM member since 2016 when he began his career as a rank-and-file production worker at Allmetal, Inc., in Bensonville, Ill. He became a member of IAM Local 48 (District 8) and got involved in the union.
Balke, a first-generation union member, served as the shop’s chief steward from 2018 through 2022. In 2023, he was appointed as a Midwest Territory Associate Organizer. He’s had the opportunity to lead and assist with over a dozen organizing campaigns.
“Adante has a distinct passion for serving and fighting for the betterment of IAM members,” said IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Cicinelli. “He’s an inspiration for a growing number of young people who are realizing their potential and getting active in the labor movement. We’re thrilled to welcome Adante to this new role and have an even larger impact on our union.”
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