As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) issued a message to its members, recognizing the contributions of workers who support essential services during the holiday season.
In a letter addressed to IAM members, International President Brian Bryant highlighted the role of various workers in making holidays possible. “From the farmworkers who harvest our food, to the workers who process, transport, and stock it… from the men and women who keep our buses, rail, and air travel moving, to those who will be on the job today and can’t take time off – this holiday is built on their hard work and sacrifice. We owe them our gratitude, and we owe it to them to keep fighting for a voice, dignity, and respect on the job,” Bryant stated.
Bryant also emphasized solidarity within the union. “Every day, across our great union, IAM members are proving what solidarity looks like. Whether you’re on the shop floor, on an assembly line, supporting a sibling on a picket line, or standing strong at the bargaining table, your determination is what keeps this union strong and moving forward.”
He thanked members for their ongoing commitment: “On behalf of the IAM Executive Council, thank you for everything you do. Your commitment to one another, to your families, and to the labor movement is what gives our union its strength. It’s what makes the IAM a force for fairness and a source of hope for working people everywhere.”
The message concluded with well wishes for a safe Thanksgiving.
