Working people across the United States regularly step up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.
IAM Union members from across the country gathered at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Southern Maryland for hands-on-training and leadership development as part of the IAM Young Workers Program.
These up-and-coming union members took part in the experience because they’re all interested in developing Young Worker Committees in their local unions. Over the course of a week, members learn about IAM history, strategic planning, parliamentary procedure, the power of generational diversity, public speaking and issues-based organizing from experienced union educators and staff.
“This initiative is designed to engage and empower the next generation of union members by providing them with exposure to a wide range of departments, leaders, and opportunities within our movement,” said IAM Women’s and Young Workers Director Dee Colbert. “It is imperative that we give young workers meaningful experiences that deepen their understanding of union values and help shape their leadership mindset as they prepare for long, successful careers in the labor movement.”