In September 2018, Allen was appointed IAM Associate Organizer and in January 2019 he was appointed as the Communication Representative for the Western Territory. Later in 2019, he was appointed as a Grand Lodge Representative. During his time with the IAM, Allen has been involved in some of the toughest Territory assignments involving Aerospace and Service Contract Act, amongst other sectors and industries. While on assignment, Allen’s commitment to the membership along with his tenacity in defending the rights of our members has made a remarkable impact on the IAM.
Previously, Allen started his union career in 2006 representing the public sector in Albuquerque, N.M. In Allen’s prior roles in New Mexico, he served in every capacity from Steward to Representative where he serviced, organized and handled arbitrations.