Right Hon. Errol G. Collins Most Worshipful Grand Master
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Welcome to the Website of The Independent United Order of Mechanics. “The Order” was established in Lancashire, England in 1757 and received its authority by Act of the British Parliament. Branches were established in South Africa, followed by other branches in Jamaica, Demerara, Trinidad, Cuba, Panama, Canada, Barbados, Grenada, Suriname, Dutch West Indies, Belize, Spanish Honduras, and Guatamala.
Presently, there are Lodges, Chapters and Youth Sectors in The United States of America, Belize, Canada, Caribbean, South America, Holland, Suriname and French Guiana. In the year 1910, the Order was established in the United States of America was Incorporated under the laws of the State of New York. The headquarters of the Independent United Order of Mechanics, Friendly Society, Western Hemisphere, Incorporated was transferred to New York in 1941, where it is presently maintained
Mechanics’ Day Message 2025
“Blessed are the Peace Makers for They Shall Be Called The Children of God”
Matthew 5; 9, KJV
Greetings:
I bring you greetings, on behalf of the Executive Committee of Grand Council, Past Most Worshipful Grand Masters, and our Esteemed Life Members of the Grand Council of North, Central and South America Islands of the Seas and the entire Western Hemisphere, Incorporated.
As we gather today, with our members, Families and Friends in celebration of our Two Hundred and Sixty Eight (268) years Anniversary celebration, of the Independent United Order of Mechanics, Friendly Society Western Hemisphere, Incorporated, it is right to give thanks and Praise to the Great Architect of this vast Universe, Whose divine guidance has been instrumental in our success and prosperity.
Mechanism is a pure, ennobling creed, emphasizing morality and the acknowledgement and worship of a Supreme Being.
Mechanism is not a Christian Organization. We are a Fraternal Benevolent Organization. However, we do have members who are Christian, and we welcome all who believe in a Supreme Being.
As we celebrate, Two Hundred and Sixty-Eight (268) glorious years of Mechanism, and Eighty Five (85) Tested years since the Headquarters of the Order was transferred to New York on September 1st, 1941. Tribute must be given to our previous leaders of our Order, who over these many years, have maintained this great and noble Order, in times of the Valleys and on the Mountains. On behalf of all Mechanics, we thank them. It is therefore a privilege and honor to inform you that on August 8th, 2025, the Grand Council of the Independent United Order of Mechanics Friendly Society of North, Central and South America, Islands of the Seas and the Entire Western Hemisphere, Incorporated, welcome the Cayman District Grand Lodge No. 1 into the Order. We pray that the Great Architect will bless them with Fortitude and Prudence during their Mechanics' Pilgrimage.
While some Jurisdictions are having difficulties attracting new membership, others are doing well. It is our hope and dream that with the Cayman District Grand Jurisdiction, a new fusion of energy will be generated among new members in the Order.
To our Worthy Mechanics, be reminded that the “Bundle of Sticks” represents Strength. I, therefore, beseech you to let us stand together, because “a house divided against itself shall not stand”. (Matthew 12: 25 KJV).
On behalf of the Executive Committee of Grand Council, and Mechanics, worldwide, I pray that the great Architect of the Universe will continue to guide our thoughts, and actions, and continue to bless us, at the same time, we are absent one from another; and that He will always Bless the Independent United Order of Mechanics, Friendly Society Western Hemisphere, Incorporated.
Fraternally yours,
Rt. Hon. Errol G. Collins Most Worshipful Grand Master
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