The International Woodworkers of America (I.W.A), was founded in 1937.  The membership was made of two countries; USA and Canada.  Membership reached about 115,000 in the late 1970's.  In 1987, the I.W.A split into two National Organizations.  In 1994, officers of the Executive Board of the I.W.A recommended to the membership to be affiliated with the International Association of Machinists (IAM).  The affiliated agreement was ratified by over 90% of the membership.  The affiliation of the US was then divided into three districts.  District W1 consisted of the Western Division, District W2 consisted of the Southern Division, and District W3 consisted of the Midwest Division.

The Woodworkers Department was created in May, 1994 when the International Woodworkers of America (I.W.A) affiliated with the IAM.  The mission is to promote and expand activities of Natural Resource Industry-based locals.

Rod Kelty is the Administrative Assistant that heads the Woodworkers Department.

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