As we enter the new century, the only way to keep up with change is
with education. The William W. Winpisinger Education and
Technology Center is the IAM's most visible sign of our commitment
to provide a world class educational facility to train future IAM leaders.
The Winpisinger Center teaches what it is to be a trade unionist. By
studying labor history and the role unions play in our society, students
learn that unions are more than service organizations. We are part of
a larger movement toward economic and social justice with dignity on
the job.
In addition, the Winpisinger Center is a place where our members
learn how to be good leaders. Whether it's a member, shop steward,
local or district officer, or grand lodge representative, everyone who
attends this facility goes home better prepared and more motivated to
do a good job for our members.
We should all be proud of the Winpisinger Center. No other union can
match its record of enrolling more than 46,354 students since
opening in 1981. That kind of commitment to membership training is
an important reason why the IAM will meet the challenges of the 21st
century.
The William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center is
named after the man whose dream and efforts made this facility a
reality. Because of his vision, thousands of future IAM leaders are
trained every year.
Proposed Bylaw Amendments have been read as required per Article XII, SECTION (B).
Bylaw Amendments must be read as proposed at (2) consecutive meetings (March and April) . Immediately following the second reading, the Bylaws Committee shall submit their recommendations and submit the Bylaws for voting.
A second reading was completed and voted on at the Swing Shift meeting on April 1st, 2009.
A second reading will be read and voted on at the Day Shift meeting on April 15th, 2009. 4:00 P.M.
