Jul 14, 2017 | Education, Featured, Home, Video
The members of Local 1776 (PHL) are holding advanced Shop Steward training classes today, with a special focus on improving workplace safety. With the tools that IAM141 activists are building, every airline worker can double as an independent safety inspector, making their workplaces safer and holding their companies accountable.
Legal experts also explained the impact that worker’s compensation and workplace injury laws can have on the PHL station.
EAP Rep Joe Washburn was available to explain how the IAM141 EAP Program works, and the various services that they provide to members who need help. The EAP provides free and anonymous assistance to IAM141 members who need expert guidance on a wide range of issues, including substance abuse challenges, mental health concerns and more.
IAM141 Legislative Director Dave Roderick explained how recent public policy decisions may affect airline workers, and how all IAM141 members can get involved in political action with the IAM141 MNPL.
To find out if there is an upcoming advanced training class at your Local, get in touch with your Local Lodge President. To find out more about the IAM141 Education Department, check out the Education Page.
Jul 11, 2017 | Departments, Featured, Home, Safety, Video
Watch IAM safety expert Dennis Spencer explain how you can use the UnionSafe program to help make your station a safer place to work. The UnionSafe program is an anonymous, employee-directed program that is proven to make a difference.
Jul 4, 2017 | Departments, Featured, Home, Video
We hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July.
Jul 1, 2017 | Airlines, Departments, Featured, Home, Video
Hawaii Local Lodge 1979 has concluded this weeks stewards training. Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines IAM stewards participated in this advanced training course. District 141 Education continues to work with Local Lodges around the country to help its stewards and membership. Check out this weeks video report.
Jun 29, 2017 | Airlines, Departments, Home
The Senate Commerce Committee Thursday approved customer service assault language into their Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Bill. This language will help protect Customer Service Agents (CSAs) against physical abuse.
The IAM applauds both the House and Senate for including this language, along with the 10-hour rest rule for flight attendants, into their bills. But, unlike the 10-hour rest rule for flight attendants, which was lobbied for by a coalition of unions, the IAM was the only union who fought for the inclusion of the language protecting CSAs.
“I commend our legislative team and our members for fighting vigorously to get this language included in both versions of the House and Senate FAA bills,” said Transportation GVP Sito Pantoja.
Jun 28, 2017 | Airlines, Departments, Home, United
Good afternoon DL 141 IAM member,
I learned early this morning from several of our AGC’s that a social media message threatening our members at United Airlines had surfaced. Threats against our members regardless of carrier are taken very seriously by the IAM and all of us at District 141. I immediately had a few AGC’s contact their local authorities while I contacted United Airlines senior management. United Airlines to their credit was on top of the situation and had been in contact with the proper authorities. Law enforcement informed United that this was a non-credible threat.
Fortunately this turned out to be an empty threat. However we should always take these threats seriously. I know that the old saying can sometimes sound simple but it’s important, “If you see something, say something.” Better to be safe than sorry.
In Solidarity,
Michael G. Klemm
President and Directing General Chairman
IAMAW District Lodge 141
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