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Anthony Wickersham Appointed Aerospace Coordinator

IAM International President Brian Bryant has announced the appointment of IAM Midwest Territory Grand Lodge Representative Tony Wickersham to serve as Aerospace Coordinator, effective Jan. 1, 2025. “Tony is a union man down to his core,” said Bryant. “His dedication to representing IAM members is clear. He’s held many positions and gained valuable experience as The post Anthony Wickersham Appointed Aerospace Coordinator appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading

MI postal union speaking out against proposed USPS cuts

https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2024-12-19/consumer/mi-postal-union-speaking-out-against-proposed-mail-slowdown/a94188-1Thursday, December 19, 2024Protecting ServiceU.S. Mail is Not for Sale!As Michiganders mail their Christmas cards and gifts, postal union members warn that proposed changes could slow mail delivery. The plan to cut costs in the Postal Service includes ending evening pickups in remote regions, holding some mail overnight before processing, and reducing transportation frequency, potentially causing widespread delays - especially in rural communities.Continue reading

IAM Union Local 1343 Members Raised $22,000 Over the Past Decade for Toys For Tots

Sometimes, the spirit of giving is contagious, especially at Christmas. At IAM Local 1343, it all started with the goodwill of co-workers in the Shreveport diesel shop, shared for as long as anyone can remember. This Toys For Tots campaign began in 2014 and now celebrates a decade of selfless giving to needy families. Ty The post IAM Union Local 1343 Members Raised $22,000 Over the Past Decade for Toys For Tots appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading

Chicago IAM Members Address Clothing Insecurity at Cradles to Crayons

IAM District 8 members from Locals 126, 1000, 2068, 49 and 48 came together in mid-December to make a difference in the community by volunteering at Cradles to Crayons in Chicago, a nonprofit dedicated to providing essential items to children who face clothing insecurity. During their volunteer efforts, IAM members played a vital role in sorting donations The post Chicago IAM Members Address Clothing Insecurity at Cradles to Crayons appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading

Milwaukee IAM Members Support Youth Literacy

IAM District 10 successfully held its 4th annual H.E.L.P.S. book drive and volunteer event at the Next Door Foundation. This initiative aims to bolster early literacy efforts and strengthen families in Milwaukee. In early December, more than a dozen IAM District 10 members participated in a meaningful volunteer effort. They dedicated their time to one-on-one reading The post Milwaukee IAM Members Support Youth Literacy appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading

Juan Estrada Appointed IAM Rail Division Special Representative

IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Juan Estrada as a Special Representative for the IAM Rail Division. The appointment is effective Jan. 1, 2025. Estrada was hired as a Locomotive Machinist with Union Pacific Railroad in Los Angeles in 2007. In 2009, he embarked on his leadership journey with the IAM as a committeeman. The post Juan Estrada Appointed IAM Rail Division Special Representative appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading

IAM Union Local 498 and Fellow Rail Union Members Raise $1,300 in 8 Hours to Support Toys for Tots

In an incredible show of generosity and teamwork, IAM Union Local 498, who proudly serve as Machinists on the Metra commuter rail, joined forces with members from the Brotherhood Railway Carmen Division (BRC), American Railway Supervisors Association (ARASA), Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM), International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers- The post IAM Union Local 498 and Fellow Rail Union Members Raise $1,300 in 8 Hours to Support Toys for Tots appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading

Maria Roeper Appointed IAM Associate General Counsel

IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Maria Roeper as an Associate General Counsel in the IAM Legal Department, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Roeper had served as the IAM’s Director and Counsel for Human Resources since 2015. She was previously on the General Secretary-Treasurer’s team directing health and welfare programs. Roeper originally joined the IAM The post Maria Roeper Appointed IAM Associate General Counsel appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading