The Virginia IAM Council recently held a meeting focused on labor issues and political engagement. Charles Mann, president of the council, spoke about the importance of ensuring security, fair compensation, and safety for members. He also urged union members to participate in the upcoming Virginia elections, emphasizing the need to support candidates who back labor causes as all major statewide offices and delegate seats are up for election.
Newly unionized members from the IAM Union attended the meeting and discussed their experiences organizing at botanical gardens where they are employed. They shared insights into the process of unionizing and how it has impacted their workplaces.
The meeting also addressed the role of strategic resources and organizing support provided by both international and state-level union partners, including organizations such as the AFL-CIO. The speakers collectively emphasized that political involvement and voting are essential to furthering the labor movement and protecting worker rights, regardless of political party affiliation.
