Local Lodge 1363 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM&AW, IAM) was chartered and completed on October 14, 1919. Steeped in a rich tradition and always being in the forefront of the labor movement, many prominent leaders were cultivated from Local 1363. The likes of William W. Winpisinger, affectionately known as (Wimpy), who rose up from a flat rate technician at Lake Buick on Cleveland's west side, all the way to the highest position in the Union, the I.A.M.'s International President. Another great labor leader who was instrumental in the growth and development of the Local was Phil Zannella Senior. He was responsible for growing the membership and securing rich contracts for the membership throughout the years. The jurisdiction of Local 1363 stretches from Columbus north to Cleveland and both state lines of Ohio. IAM Local 1363 represents highly skilled technicians, body repairmen, painters, garagemen, parts department personnel in the automotive and trucking industry. The local lodge has secured contracts with many city municipalities whose workers help keep the cities operating. Additionally, Local 1363 has truck drivers, skilled machinists, customer service rep’s and vehicle service attendants under contract.