IAM Local 709 Member Honored by Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff – IAMAW

Chandra Williams, Georgia State Council of Machinists govt vice chairman and member of the IAM Native 709 legislative committee, was lately honored by U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) for her excellent work within the labor motion and neighborhood.

Sen. Ossoff introduced Williams with a certificates throughout a neighborhood roundtable held in Cobb County, a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. Williams is well-known within the Atlanta space for her neighborhood advocacy and a robust voice on behalf of working women and men at Native 709 and within the Atlanta metro space. Williams additionally serves on the AFL-CIO Atlanta Central Labor Council as an govt board member.

“I’m humbled to obtain this certificates of accomplishment from Senator Ossoff,” mentioned Williams. “I admire his connection to what’s occurring to working households throughout Georgia. Our state has many points that we have to tackle, together with employees’ rights, scholar mortgage rates of interest, and voters’ rights. I look ahead to guaranteeing the voices of Georgia Machinists and others in my neighborhood are heard within the state capitol and the halls of Congress.”  

Chandra stays devoted to serving to the neighborhood keep engaged on the problems that matter most of their lives.

“We’re pleased with Chandra’s work on behalf of our members at IAM Native 709,” mentioned IAM Native 709 Directing Enterprise Consultant Jason Schroeder. “Chandra continues to be an integral half in shifting our pursuits ahead and growing options to our points. IAM Native 709 members are grateful for a way she retains us up to date on labor points and connects us with political allies that help the labor motion.”

“Sister Williams has all the time been an essential voice within the Southern Territory, so this achievement doesn’t shock us,” mentioned IAM Southern Territory Basic Vice President Rickey Wallace. “This reveals why we should maintain robust ties in our communities all through the Territory. Chandra fights each day to guard employees’ rights and their households within the state of Georgia. Our union is grateful for her advocacy.” 

“Chandra Williams has been an absolute delight to have our board,” mentioned Atlanta Labor Council Govt Director Sandra Williams. “She has been engaged in each side, together with the Atlanta labor council on the political aspect and neighborhood. Particularly in the course of the pandemic, the place I couldn’t be extra thrilled about her recognition from Sen. Ossoff. Chandra Williams is a pillar within the labor neighborhood.