Mike Klemm
President and Directing General Chair
Michael Klemm began his career on the ramp at United Airlines in 1992 and quickly became an active and respected voice within the Machinists Union. After serving as Grievance Committee Chair and Local Lodge President at Local 1322, he was elected Assistant General Chair in 2008. His record of strong, member-focused leadership led to his election as President of District 141 in 2015.
As President of the IAM’s largest and most active district, Klemm oversees more than a dozen contracts, including major agreements at United and American Airlines. He is widely recognized for his innovative “organizing through negotiation” strategy, which has driven some of the fastest membership growth in decades.
His work has secured more than $15.4 billion in wage improvements for IAM members, while not one job has been lost to oursourcing.
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Alexander Gerulis
The Secretary-Treasurer is responsible for the financial well-being of the Machinists and Aerospace Union. Since 2016, under the oversight of Alex Gerulis, District 141 has become one of the best-managed and fiscally responsible union groups in the nation.
