IAM Welcomes USTR Ambassador Tai to the 41st Grand Lodge Convention
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai addressed the IAM Grand Lodge Convention in New York City this week with a captivating declamation on the direction of U.S. trade policy and how America’s unions help configure it. As the head trade advisor, negotiator, and spokesperson on U.S. trade policy, Tai takes the leading role in
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National Federation of Federal Employees/IAM Convention Report 2024
National Federation of Federal Employees President Randy Erwin reports to the delegates about the growth of our union’s membership and the work NFFE members are doing on Capitol Hill in this 2024 Grand Lodge Convention Video. The Wildland Firefighters Paycheck Protection Act is a big topic as this Bill would permanently increase base pay for
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Strengthening Economic and Trade Policies to Empower Working Families: Highlights from the IAM 41st Grand Lodge Convention
At the recent 41st Grand Lodge Convention, delegates from across North America heard from experts about the vital issue of reshaping the economy and trade policies to better serve working families. Two standout sessions addressed the pressing need for fair economic and trade reforms. The first session, “Common Sense Economics,” was led by Beth Myers
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Chris Wagoner Memorial Leadership Grant
In his over 30-year career at the Winpisinger Center, Brother Chris Wagoner exemplified what it means to be a member, leader, and mentor in our Union. It was Brother Chris’ lifelong mission to create a labor movement free of racism, classism, elitism, and sexism. Brother Chris believed that achieving these lofty goals was entirely possible
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41st IAM Convention Establishes the Chris Wagoner Scholarship Grant
In November of 2022, the IAM lost a beloved and influential leader and educator, retired IAM William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center Director Chris Wagoner. Over his 33-year IAM career, Wagoner dedicated his life to training and educating union activists at the Winpisinger Center in Hollywood, MD. Now, 41st IAM Grand Lodge Convention delegates
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Putting Patients Before Profits: Health Care Workers Organizing for Change
In a groundbreaking panel discussion during the IAM 41st Grand Lodge Convention, healthcare workers from across North America came together to spotlight the critical issues plaguing their industry—from unsafe working conditions to inadequate staffing levels—and how unionizing is the beacon of hope for a sustainable change. Organized by IAM Healthcare, the event featured voices from
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IAM Healthcare Video
The U.S. Spends more than 4.5 Trillion dollars a year on healthcare, representing 17% of this Nation’s GDP. More than 80% of the 22 million healthcare workers in the U.S. have expressed concerns about inadequate staffing, burnout, and overall patient outcomes. But only 14% of healthcare workers are represented by unions. How can they gain
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IAM Aerospace: North American Pride & Power
Since the early 1900s, IAM members in North America have enjoyed lucrative contracts and built planes and spacecraft. Our union has helped send men to the moon and produced aircraft that fly millions of people around the globe annually.
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41st IAM Grand Lodge Convention Committee Highlight: Young Workers
The Young Workers Committee for the IAM Grand Lodge Convention came together to discuss how the union can involve and support young members to create lifelong union activists. “Our committee expressed concern over the lack of progress towards 2016 & 2022’s Young Worker recommendations–a clear sign we need to recommit to meaningfully engaging young workers
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IAM Amplifies the Call for Political Engagement at the 41st Grand Lodge Convention
During the IAM 41st Grand Lodge Convention, IAM National Political and Legislative Director, Hasan Solomon, delivered a powerful message on the critical need for political involvement among IAM members. Solomon’s impassioned address emphasized the direct impact of political decisions on workers’ rights and the imperative for active engagement in the political arena. Solomon made it
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