“When American Unions Are Strong, the United States of America is Strong” – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Voices Support for IAM Workers
In a powerful and moving message delivered at the IAM 41st Grand Lodge Convention, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) showcased his support for labor rights and the advancement of working families across the country. Addressing the IAM delegates, Jeffries...
SAG-AFTRA EVP Linda Powell Calls for Renewed Union Solidarity and Action
The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) Executive Vice President Linda Powell extended a warm welcome to delegates in New York, during her speech she shared her journey to union leadership, emphasizing the common...
CBTU President Invigorates IAM Delegates to Organize and Mobilize
Rev. Terry Melvin, recently re-elected Secretary-Treasurer of the New York State AFL-CIO and President of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) since 2012, spoke at the 2024 IAM Grand Lodge Convention. “The day after Labor Day, a day that celebrates the work...
Organizing Convention Video 2024
IAM Organizing Director Mike Evans reports to the 2024 Grand Lodge Convention Delegates about how the department is working to bring in new members. In the report, Evans discusses the recent organizing win with healthcare workers in Ohio.
The IAM: The Sparkplug of the South
In 1888, the IAM was founded in a railroad pit in Atlanta, GA. Since then, the union has been the bedrock for the middle class in Southern states by raising wages and protecting jobs.