A Human Rights Day Message from the IAM Human Rights Department

Today, we recognize Human Rights Day by reflecting on a year filled with progress, purpose, and people standing together.

This year, our IAM Human Rights Department made meaningful strides, including hosting an impactful IAM Human Rights Conference and continuing to show up through our constituency groups to ensure our members' voices are heard and valued.

As a union, we don't just acknowledge human rights one day a year, we practice them every day. Every grievance filed, every contract enforced, every policy challenged, and every member supported represents our commitment to worker dignity, fairness, and safety. Human rights live in our fight for safe work environments, equal treatment, and the right for every worker to be respected on and off the job.

Our union values are grounded in justice. IAM Circular 888 confirms the right for each Local to have a Human Rights presence, creating space for education, advocacy, and accountability within our own membership.

As we look ahead, we encourage more Locals to tap into what Human Rights work can look like at the local level. Strong locals build strong members, and strong members protect each other.

We move forward with unity, compassion, and dedication today and every day because human rights are not optional, they are essential.

For more information regarding the IAM Humans Rights Department or how to be involved, please email [email protected] or call 301-967-4747.