Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
IAM members Richard Turner and Melissa McRonney-Apaw were among 20 other members who recently attended the Leadership II class at the IAM's Winspisinger Education and Technology Center. Turner and McRonney-Apaw share their backgrounds and roles within their locals, highlighting their current positions as union representatives and educators at their home locals.
A key takeaway from this week-long training is the importance of understanding the legislative processes to effectively advocate for workers' rights on Capitol Hill. The training emphasizes that lobbying is crucial because companies actively engage in it for their goals, and union members need to as well for labor issues.
Leadership II participants also discussed ethical considerations, protecting members, and fostering solidarity, underscoring the empowering and unifying experience of the program, which equips them to be more impactful leaders.
IAM members Richard Turner and Melissa McRonney-Apaw were among 20 other members who recently attended the Leadership II class at the IAM's Winspisinger Education and Technology Center. Turner and McRonney-Apaw share their backgrounds and roles within their locals, highlighting their current positions as union representatives and educators at their home locals.
A key takeaway from this week-long training is the importance of understanding the legislative processes to effectively advocate for workers' rights on Capitol Hill. The training emphasizes that lobbying is crucial because companies actively engage in it for their goals, and union members need to as well for labor issues.
Leadership II participants also discussed ethical considerations, protecting members, and fostering solidarity, underscoring the empowering and unifying experience of the program, which equips them to be more impactful leaders.
