The I.A.M.'s mission is Service to the Community and Justice on the Job.  Justice on the Job starts with organizing a union.  Why join a union??  Below three I.A.M. members explain the reasons below.

At left is Canadian General Vice President - Dave Ritchie surrounded by individuals from all walks of life that are members of the I.A.M.
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Charley Walker

Without a union, you stand on your own.  With a union, you've got brothers and sisters to stand by you.  You don't always win your fights, but your chances of winning are better when you stand together."
Mary Livingston

You're always better off with a union backing you.  I've been in a shop without one and if the company doesn't want to listen to you, you have no recourse.  The union ensures fair working conditions, with better wages and benefits."
Bob Stanley

"You have a choice in the way you live.  With a union, you open the door to many different ways to help yourself, your co-workers and your community.  For every fight, there is a cost, but the result is choice and freedom."

 How to Join the IAM

Call the IAM
301-967-4750

Email the IAM
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Write the IAM
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Upper Marlboro, Maryland
20772-2687
I.A.M. Honors Oldest Canadian Member: (As Shown in the IM  September 30, 2008 Issue)
Hubert Medhurst, center, is joined by (l to r) IAM Local President Herman Pruys, Huberts spouse Clara, and GLR Brian Short.  At 100 years old, Hubert Medhurst is not only the oldest IAM member in Canada, he's also the oldest IAM retiree in Canada.  Born on April 25, 1908, Medhurst began work at the local paper mill in 1929  when it was owned by the Ontario/Minnesota Pulp & Paper Company (now Abitibi-Bowater).  He started off as a general laborer at the mill and eventually became a Machinist by trade.  He also spent several years as the Financial Officer of Local 771 before retiring in 1970.  A charter member of Local 771 since its inception on March27, 1947, Medhurst was recently honored at the local's September meeting, where he was presented with a Machinists jacket and hat by Grand Lodge Representative Brian Short.  Still active and very independent, Hubert declined the offer of a ride to the meeting, as he just had his drivers licence renewed for another two years.