Abstract: The United Machinists and Mechanical Engineers of America was founded in 1888. In 1889, the name changed to the National Association of Machinists. Two years later, it became known as the International Association of Machinists and in 1965, this was changed to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. ; Seated, left to right: Grant Laing (IAM Local Lodge 1922), Harold Thayer (IAM Press Representative and Education Director for Canada, Delegate, and representing Local Lodge 1480), Borden Scott (Local Lodge 741), Claude Jodoin (President, CLC), Percy Bengough (Honorary of Canada, President CLC, former President Trades and Labor Congress, Local Lodge 692), Mike Rygus (IAM Vice President, CLC Vice President), Louis Laberge (Grand Lodge Representative, CLC Vice President). Filed under: Canadian Labour Congress.
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