Register Now for the 2022 Midwest Territory Kourpias K-9 Classic Motorcycle Ride

Jan 20, 2022 | iMail

Join fellow riders and Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines supporters from July 17-19, 2022 for the approximately 750-mile motorcycle ride in Deadwood, SD. The three-day event will be hosted by the IAM Midwest Territory.

The fundraiser benefits Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines, whose mission is to transform lives through partnerships with service dogs.

Register for the ride today.

As a shift from previous years, this year’s Kourpias ride will consist of day trips which will start and end at the Cadillac Jacks Gaming Resort in Deadwood each day. Riders can elect to do each day’s ride or one or more days of the ride. Routes include runs through Devil’s Tower, Badlands National Park, Needles Highway, Iron Mountain Road, and more.  

If you don’t ride a motorcycle, ATV and jeep rentals are also available. See rental rates here.

If you aren’t riding and still want to support the 2022 Kourpias K-9 Classic, you can sponsor a person for each mile they ride, donate to your favorite rider, or simply donate to the cause.

Sponsor a rider, or donate to the cause

“Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines has always been the IAM’s favorite charity and this year the Midwest Territory has the honor of hosting the annual Kourpias Classic motorcycle ride,” said IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Steve Galloway. “The fundraiser is named after the late IAM International President George Kourpias, a native of Sioux City, Iowa, who initiated into then-IAM Local 1637 here in the Midwest Territory. So we’re especially excited to make this year’s event unique and special. I encourage all Machinists to contribute in any way they can so we can continue to make a difference to those in need.”

George Kourpias guided the IAM through some of our union’s most challenging times with dignity and grace. He was just as passionate about raising money for Guide Dogs of America. No matter the role, Kourpias always gave everything he had, which is why this ride was created to honor his memory and contribute to one of his favorite charities.

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A New Machinists Union Initiative LEADS the Way for IAM Women

Jan 20, 2022 | iMail

We can’t talk about change in the workplace without women’s voices at the table. That’s why the Machinists Union created the LEADS program, an initiative to create new pathways to leadership roles for our IAM Sisters.

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New York Local 2741 Members Choose Machinists Union Strength

Jan 20, 2022 | iMail

Proud IAM members who build and refurbish state-of-the-art trains for Amtrak, Chicago’s Metra and more have chosen to stick with the proven power of the Machinists Union.

On Wednesday, IAM Local 2741 (District 19) members at Alstom in Hornell, NY voted overwhelmingly to remain represented by the Machinists Union.

WATCH: A Railroad Tradition

The IAM has long championed the top-notch manufacturing of U.S.-made railcars, especially those made by IAM Local 2741 members at Alstom. IAM advocacy has resulted in greater scrutiny of foreign-made railcars, especially those manufactured in China.

“IAM Local 2741 members are rightfully proud of the extraordinary work they do for customers around the world,” said Richard Johnsen, IAM Chief of Staff to the International President. “The IAM is equally as proud that we will continue to fight on their behalf. I would like to especially thank District 19 President Mike Perry, General Chairman Josh Hartford and our dedicated committee members on the ground for their dedication. We look forward to continue listening to our members and work towards the best representation possible.”

READ: A Railroad Revival in Upstate New York

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