The International Labor Communications Association (ILCA) will hold its biennial convention in New Orleans from November 18 to 20, 2025. The event will include community service activities, networking receptions, the ILCA awards ceremony, and a series of panels and workshops. The specific theme for this year’s convention is expected to be announced soon.
The ILCA supports labor communicators across North America and is an allied organization of the AFL-CIO. DeLane Adams, Assistant Communications Director at IAM Union, currently serves as Secretary-Treasurer for the ILCA.
IAM Communications Department members have received recognition in previous years at the ILCA Labor Media Awards Contest. This contest is noted as the largest and longest-running competition highlighting achievements in labor communications.
Recent IAM Union winners at the 2024 ILCA awards include Angela Colaizzi, who received the Max Steinbock Award for “NLRB Takes Down Union Buster.” Ashley Mumford and the IAM Journal Team secured third place for Best Print Publication with their Summer 2023 issue of IAM Journal. Ross Olson was awarded third place for Best Design – Single Issue Publication.
According to organizers, past conventions have served as opportunities for labor communications professionals from across North America to share best practices.
Registration for the upcoming convention is open to all interested parties; membership is not required to attend.
“IAM Union Assistant Communications Director DeLane Adams serves as the Secretary-Treasurer for ILCA”
“Over the years, the IAM Communications Department, Districts, and Locals have been recognized for their work during the ILCA Labor Media Awards Contest. It is the biggest and longest-running competition of its kind, showcasing the best of the best in labor communications.”
“The IAM Union 2024 ILCA winners who represent the highest standards of journalism and inspire communicators across the field.”
“Max Steinbock Award– “NLRB Takes Down Union Buster”: IAM Communications Representative Angela Colaizzi”
“Third Place, Best Print Publication: Summer 2023 IAM Journal: IAM Communications Representative Ashley Mumford and the entire IAM Journal Team”
“Third Place, Best Design – Single Issue Publication: IAM Communications Representative Ross Olson”
“Past conventions have been a time to share best practices with other labor communications staffers across North America.”
