The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is inviting its members to enroll in the upcoming Spanish Organizing I class, which will take place from December 14 to 19, 2025, at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, Maryland.
The course is open to all IAM members and staff through General Vice President (GVP) assignment. While fluency in Spanish is not required for participation, an understanding of the language is considered helpful.
According to the IAM, “As our workforce becomes increasingly diverse, this class helps IAM members become stronger organizers, stewards, and leaders who can effectively represent and communicate with all workers and potential members.”
The Spanish Organizing I Class aims to provide participants with skills and strategies for organizing groups of workers and securing stronger contracts. The curriculum uses real case studies from previous IAM organizing campaigns. Key topics include building strategic campaigns, one-on-one communication, issue-based organizing, identifying internal organizing teams, countering company campaigns, crafting effective messages using essential organizing terminology, and forming alliances with community partners and labor allies.
“The Spanish Organizing I Class is designed to equip participants with the skills and strategies necessary to organize groups of workers and win stronger contracts. Using real case studies from IAM organizing campaigns, the course focuses on developing effective communication and messaging, as well as understanding the key elements of a successful organizing plan,” stated the union.
IAM locals or districts interested in enrolling members or staff are encouraged to contact their GVP for assignment.
The union continues its commitment to offering comprehensive education programs in multiple languages. “The IAM continues to lead the labor movement in offering comprehensive education and leadership development in multiple languages, ensuring that no worker is left behind. Through programs in English, Spanish, and French, the IAM provides every member with the tools and knowledge to grow, organize, and advance within our union and the broader movement for working people,” according to an official statement.
For further details about enrollment or course information, members may contact the Winpisinger Center at 301-373-8820 or via email at w3leadership@iamaw.org.
