IAM Union Local 2198’s Young Workers Committee has partnered with Communities in Schools at Elsik High School in Houston to provide over 50 backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need. The project was supported by members and officers of IAM Union Local 2198, along with General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes.
“I’m proud of the Young Workers Committee for stepping up and showing what it means to serve the community,” said General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes. “They are showing what it means to lead with heart. Even small efforts like this one are changing lives and building stronger futures for students.”
The initiative was led by Young Workers Committee members Quintarius Oliver, Cora Walker, and Eva Brooks, with assistance from Local 2198 President Enrique Bojorquez and Vice President Tamisha Hodges. Faculty and staff at Elsik High School also contributed to the success of the project.
“IAM Air Transport members’ dedication to service and community embodies the very best of what it means to be part of the IAM Union,” said IAM Air Transport Territory General Vice President Richie Johnsen. “The Young Workers Committee’s work has shown that our union is about more than representing workers – we stand behind our communities by supporting and empowering each other.”
“Together, we are helping build a stronger community—one backpack at a time,” said IAM Local 2198 Recording Secretary Jon Martin. “This initiative exemplifies the power of solidarity and collective action, and we are deeply grateful to our generous members whose contributions made this effort possible.”
Communities in Schools operates as a national nonprofit that connects students with resources inside schools to help them succeed academically and beyond.
Efforts such as this show how IAM Union members support youth development, public education, and invest in their communities’ future.
