IAM members from across Alabama convened in Huntsville for the IAM Union Alabama State Council meeting, bringing together union leaders, community partners, and political candidates to address 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 a series of discussions and presentations that focused on legislative priorities, organizing strategies, and political engagement. Topics included the protection of service contract jobs, growth in manufacturing, advocacy for union rights, and ensuring representation for working people at both state and federal levels.
Rickie Langford, President of the IAM Union Alabama State Council, 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.”
Speakers at the event included State Representative Anthony Daniels (District 53), State Representative 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 addressed the challenges and opportunities facing workers in Alabama, highlighting the IAM’s ongoing commitment to supporting labor interests throughout the state.
Delegates also received updates regarding the ongoing government shutdown and the IAM’s advocacy to secure back pay for federal contract workers impacted by the situation in Washington, D.C.
The Alabama State Council remains a key part of the IAM’s political and legislative activities in Alabama. Delegates concluded the meeting with a renewed focus on political mobilization.
The Executive Board of the Alabama State Council includes Rickie Langford (President), Gavin Brunner (Secretary Treasurer), James Tate (VP North), Joe Cleveland (VP North), Anthony Holton (VP South), and Michelle Hunt (VP South).
