by Eric Price | Oct 16, 2017 | MNPL
Airline workers may need to study up on “Right to Work” laws, which have been helping big business defund unions for years. Important politicians are trying to extend Right to Work rules into all unions and employee groups. This may soon include airline and railroad...
by Eric Price | Oct 16, 2017 | MNPL
Since the early 90’s, American workers have complained that NAFTA unfairly forces them to compete with cheap Mexican labor. Weak unions, low wages, and lax regulations south of the border have lured a steady stream of businesses away from American workers. This...
by Eric Price | Oct 11, 2017 | Departments, Featured, Home
IAM141 President Mike Klemm presented a check for $250,000 to the IAM Disaster Relief Fund, the largest single donation in the history of the program. The District Lodge 141 Executive Board made and approved the motion to donate $250,000 to the IAM Disaster Relief...
by Eric Price | Oct 5, 2017 | Departments, Home
IAM141 Members in EWR Send Hurricane Relief Supplies to Members in Puerto Rico. At a Glance IAM141 Members in New Jersey joined together to send a shipment of relief supplies to members and their families in Puerto Rico. Transportation for the shipment was made...
by Eric Price | Sep 26, 2017 | Community Service, Departments, Home
Fundraisers are great tools for union activists. They are excellent ways to raise awareness for a cause, and to establish your local lodge as one of “the good guys.” Spending time and effort helping support a worthwhile cause will improve the unique culture of your...
by Eric Price | Sep 18, 2017 | Departments, Featured, Home, Video
As East Texas rebuilds after Hurricane Harvey, three IAM Districts and three Local Lodges have banded together to help make life a little easier for residents in hard-hit areas of Houston. Moved by the images of destruction and the needs of those impacted by the...
