IAM Virginia State Council of Machinists

International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

Virginia State Council of Machinists

Who We Are

The Virginia State Council of Machinists was organized April 19, 1942 for the following purpose:

1. To promote a closer cooperation with one another so that a more efficient coordination can be achieved on matters concerning our membership and trade jurisdiction as set forth in the IAM Constitution and Bylaws.

2. To advocate, promote and sponsor legislation on a state and national scale in the interest of the organized workers for a more improved social economy.

3. Furthermore, this Council must insist on the entire membership being qualified to vote for friends of labor in elections, both state and national, and keep the membership informed as to the qualifications of the candidates for office in all organizations with which the Machinists may be affiliated.

4. To protect its members and affiliates against any encroachment upon its right, jurisdictional or otherwise, by hostile individuals or organizations.

5. To serve as an agency in the dissemination of ideas and information among the Machinists' Lodges in the State of Virginia.

6. To bring about a better understanding between our membership and their respective employers.

7. To keep all affiliated informed on all state and national labor laws affecting our membership by furnishing copies and court ruling when such is available.

Council Officers:

President - Rick Howard

Vice President - Rich Pascarella

Secretary-Treasurer - Linda Henderson

Recording Secretary - Phyllis Butterworth

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Last modified: 11/19/2009