Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 9 gathered at Soldiers Memorial in downtown St. Louis to prepare the site for the city’s Veterans Day Parade. Nearly twenty union members took part in the clean-up, representing both the District 9 Veterans Committee and the H.E.L.P.S. Committee. Participants included members from Locals 41, 1745, 688, 313, 1345, 777, and 2782.
The volunteers spent a morning removing litter and hazardous materials from the grounds to maintain a safe environment at the memorial. Their work aimed to ensure that Soldiers Memorial continues to serve as a respectful space honoring military personnel.
“Keeping Soldiers Memorial clean and parade-ready is more than a project, it’s a statement of respect. District 9 members once again demonstrated the heart of this union by showing up for our veterans,” said IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Cicinelli. “A sincere thank you to every member who donated their time to support this meaningful project and help prepare Soldiers Memorial for Veterans Day.”
The H.E.L.P.S. Committee stands for Honoring, Engaging, Lifting, Providing, and Servicing. Each district and unaffiliated local within IAM’s Midwest Territory organizes at least one H.E.L.P.S. event annually.
