IAM Woodworkers Look to Grow Global Power Through Building and Wood Workers’ International

IAM Woodworkers Department Director and Vice President of Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) North America Region Bob Walls chaired the union federation’s recent North America Regional Meeting in Washington, DC.

“We have identified which multinational companies (MNCs) are operating in North America, unionized and non-union,” said Walls. “These larger companies are known to lose their principles and violate international labor standards once operating in North America.”

The meeting gathered union leaders from IAM, SMART, IUPAT, CMAW and the Iron Workers in a show of solidarity between BWI and its North American affiliates. The representatives discussed organizing, multinational companies coming to North America, youth and women’s committees, and more.

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