As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) issued a message to its members acknowledging the contributions of workers who make the celebration possible. The statement, signed by IAM International President Brian Bryant, recognized various groups whose labor supports the holiday.
Bryant emphasized gratitude for “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.” He added that these individuals’ hard work and sacrifice form the foundation of the holiday.
The message also highlighted ongoing efforts within IAM: “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.”
Bryant concluded with thanks to IAM members for their commitment to each other and to advancing labor rights: “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.”
He wished all members a safe Thanksgiving.
