Talented comedian Desi Lydic and renowned musician Tom Morello joined IAM International President Brian Bryant to open the 2024 Grand Lodge Convention with a bang!
The IAM is doing live social media coverage of the 41st Grand Lodge Convention in New York City. Follow @machinistsunion on Facebook, X, and Instagram to see in-the-moment photos, videos, and news from the Convention!
Here’s a recap of the opening day’s social media highlights:
Thank you to @IAMAW_EastTerr General Vice President David Sullivan and the entire Eastern Territory for your hospitality in NYC and for your last two years of incredibly hard work making the 41st IAM Grand Lodge Convention happen! #IAM2024 pic.twitter.com/iQ0ndil6K8
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) September 1, 2024
Thank you to @IAMAW_EastTerr General Vice President David Sullivan and the entire Eastern Territory for your hospitality in NYC and for your last two years of incredibly hard work making the 41st IAM Grand Lodge Convention happen! #IAM2024 pic.twitter.com/iQ0ndil6K8
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) September 1, 2024
“It is our highest honor and privilege to serve as leaders of this GREAT union with each and every one of you.
We wouldn’t want to be anywhere else than in THIS room, at THIS Convention, in THIS fight with all of you!”
President @IAMBrianBryant opens the 41st Grand Lodge… pic.twitter.com/PAi8MMmmvH
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) September 1, 2024
Thank you to fellow union member @DesiLydic for starting our #IAM2024 Convention with tons of laughter! ⚙️✊ pic.twitter.com/kdVxRdtmoQ
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) September 1, 2024
The IAM has a rich tradition of members making the ceremonial gavels used to bring the Grand Lodge Convention to order.
We are proud of the talent and dedication that’s gone into making the four #IAM2024 Convention gavels. pic.twitter.com/4wx0BPgZx4
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) September 1, 2024
The @IAMAW_EastTerr gifted sister delegates of the #IAM2024 Grand Lodge Convention with bags from #BurnBagsUSA and supported this incredible, woman-owned business that helps women get back on their feet from difficult circumstances, like rehabilitation from prison or addiction. pic.twitter.com/B0msufWpzP
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) September 1, 2024