IAM members from across Alabama recently met in Huntsville for the IAM Union Alabama State Council meeting. The event brought together union members, community leaders, and political candidates to discuss key issues affecting working families in the state.
The meeting began with a welcome from Huntsville City Council Member Michelle Watkins, representing District 1. Delegates participated in sessions focused on legislative priorities, organizing efforts, and political engagement. Discussions included defending service contract jobs, expanding manufacturing opportunities, advocating for union rights, and strengthening the voice of working people in government.
IAM Union Alabama State Council President Rickie Langford said, “When working people in Alabama stand together, there is no force more powerful. This meeting was about uniting our voices and building our strength across the political aisles for the road ahead.”
Several political figures and labor allies addressed the council. Speakers included State Representatives Anthony Daniels (District 53) and Laura Hall (District 19), Dr. Will Boyd (candidate for Governor of Alabama), U.S. Representative Brandon Moore (candidate for U.S. Senate), Loren Almeroth (IAM National Assistant Political & Legislative Director), Galen Bullock (EBS Executive Director), DeLane Adams (IAM Assistant Communications Director), Nicole Fears (IAM Human Rights Director), Frederick Ross (IAM Benefit Trust), Pam Evans (IAM W3 Education Representative), Helena Thornton (IAM Southern Territory International Representative), Pat Keahey (Keahey Law Firm), and Jacob Morrison (President of the North Alabama Area Labor Council, AFL-CIO).
Each speaker discussed the challenges and opportunities facing Alabama workers and emphasized the IAM’s commitment to advocating for labor interests throughout the state.
Delegates also received updates about the ongoing government shutdown and efforts by the IAM to secure back pay for federal contract workers affected by the situation in Washington, D.C.
The Alabama State Council remains active in shaping the IAM’s political and legislative agenda statewide. Delegates concluded the meeting with renewed commitment to political mobilization.
The Alabama State Council Executive Board includes President Rickie Langford, Secretary Treasurer Gavin Brunner, Vice Presidents James Tate, Joe Cleveland, Anthony Holton, and Michelle Hunt.
