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It’s time to VOTE UNION! Both parties have made their pitches to American voters, and now it’s time for union members to make sure that their pro-worker voices are heard—loud and clear.

This election is one of the most important in our lifetime. The Machinists Union Membership has voted to proudly endorses the Harris – Walz Administration, recognizing the tremendous progress made under their leadership. From investing in infrastructure and manufacturing to securing good jobs and benefits, their work has directly impacted our members and their families.

Read more about the work the Harris / Walz Administration has a done on behalf of working people,

Vice President Harris’s vision for expanding opportunities for working families aligns perfectly with our union’s goals. Together, the Harris – Walz team has shown what can be achieved when leaders prioritize the needs of workers.

So, make sure you’re ready to vote. Check your registration, encourage your fellow members to do the same, and let’s make our union voices heard this election. Together, we can continue to build a future that works for all of us.

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Association Update

Association Update

July 26, 2024

All Association Members,

Today, leaders from American Airlines, Inc. reached out to the Association leadership to discuss the possibility of exploring an economics only, short-term extension of existing JCBAs.

American asked to schedule a meeting on August 26th to facilitate those discussions at AA HDQ. As previously announced, we currently have tentative dates for Section 6 contract negotiation openers for the Maintenance and Related, Maintenance Training Specialists, Maintenance Control Technicians, and Material Logistics Specialists groups on August 13th and Fleet Service on August 27th.

Those Section 6 opener negotiation dates will need to be delayed based upon this request from the company.

After the discussions with American Airlines in late August, the Association leadership will communicate any proposed economics with the respective Contract Negotiating Committees. Based upon the outcome of the proposed economic discussions, the Association will take appropriate actions.

The Association will continue to collaborate with the respective Contract Negotiation Committees and will keep the membership informed of all progress as it unfolds. Thank you for your continued confidence and support.

Fraternally,

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United Negotiations Update

United Negotiations Update

United Contract Negotiations Update

23 July 2024

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

Last week, your IAM District 141 United Airlines Negotiating Committee met with company management to continue negotiations on the collective bargaining agreements (CBA) for several groups. These groups include Fleet Service, Passenger Service, Storekeepers, Maintenance Instructors, Security Officers, Central Load Planners, and Fleet Technical Instructors.

The main focus of our talks was on the contracts for Central Load Planners (CLP) and Fleet Technical Instructors and Related (FTI).

Subcommittees from both groups were present to help guide the process. The Company and the Union exchanged proposals for several aspects of these contracts. We started with Article One for both the FTI and CLP agreements. Most of the discussions for the FTI and related contracts focused on job descriptions and vacancies.

For the CLP agreement, the main topic was defining the Charter Desk position. We made progress on the length of temporary assignments and improving overtime rules.

For the Passenger Service Agreement, discussions focused on the Agent on Demand (AOD) position. We couldn’t agree on how to include this role in the agreement. However, the Company agrees that the AOD position is part of Passenger Service and will be done by IAM-represented Passenger Service employees.

We also had a positive discussion about monthly Internet and phone reimbursement for eligible Remote Contact Center Agents. We talked about the possibility of automatically paying these reimbursements instead of employees having to request them each month before the deadline.

Our next negotiation session is scheduled for the week of August 12th. We will spend much of that week on the Storekeeper and Maintenance Instructor contracts. Subcommittees from these two groups will join the negotiations to help present the proposals.

Your continued support is appreciated and essential to secure the contract that every IAM member at United Airlines deserves. We will provide an update after our August session.

In solidarity,

Your Negotiating Committee
Olu Ajetomobi
Joe Bartz
Jill Hazamy
Victor Hernandez
Barb Martin
Terry Stansbury
Faysal Silwany
Erik Stenberg
Sue Weisner

Michael G Klemm
President and Directing General Chair, 
District 141,
International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers

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Three Year Agreement Reached at Flagship Facility Services

Three Year Agreement Reached at Flagship Facility Services

Agreement Reached at Flagship Facility Services

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

IAM members at Flagship Facility Services located at the San Francisco Maintenance Base voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new three-year agreement.

This Agreement creates new payscales that include an increase in base wages, which will be paid retroactively starting on July 1, 2024. Leads and Forklift Operators will be paid more.

Additionally, the new Agreement will increase IAM Pension contributions. It also gives union members an extra paid holiday and vacation improvements.

This Agreement will bring IAM members at Flagship above the Quality Standards Program and offer meaningful quality-of-life enhancements.

I want to thank AGC Troy Rivera and the Flagship Negotiating Team for reaching this Agreement on behalf of our members. In solidarity,

Michael G Klemm
President and Directing General Chair, 
District 141,
International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers

Flagship Negotiating Committee

Troy Rivera
Assistant General Chair

Kurt Rothenbuescher
Negotiator

Sandra Gonzalez
Negotiator

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