IAM members from the Southern Territory convened in Biloxi, Mississippi for the Southern States Conference. The meeting focused on reinforcing solidarity and developing strategies to expand union membership and influence throughout the region.
Delegates and leaders at the conference discussed ways to defend workers’ rights and promote policies that benefit working families in the South. The agenda included conversations about legislative and political efforts aimed at supporting pro-worker initiatives.
According to organizers, the goal of the gathering was to coordinate efforts across southern states and build a stronger foundation for advancing labor interests in the area.
The event brought together representatives from various sectors within the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), reflecting a unified approach toward growing union power regionally.



