Mike Edwards
Business Representative
Mike
Edwards joined the IAM soon after hiring into McDonnell Douglas in 1974. He spent 14 years a SMAR and the following 15 years as an Assembly
Inspector.
Mike is currently serving as a Business Representative for District 837 and is assigned to Human
Rights, Community Services, New Technology, Outsourcing, and Back-up for
Women's Committee.
Mike's long career
with the District has seen him in a wide variety of positions. He has
held the positions of Shop Steward, Plant chairman, St. Louis Labor
Council, Local Lodge Auditor, District Delegate, PAC Delegate, New Tech
Delegate, District Human Rights Delegate, Local Lodge 837 B Human Rights
Delegate, and the District Community Services Committeeperson.
This wide
range of experience has given Mike a good perspective on what it takes
to serve the membership.
Mike's sporting
hobbies include football, swimming, and baseball.
In addition, he
volunteers time to work with disabled children, elderly citizens, and
other activities that promote the health and well-being of his
community.