Jul 21, 2017 | Departments, EAP, Featured, Home, Video
IAM141 EAP Representative J.R. Richardson at the Labor Assistance Professionals Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Labor Assistance Professionals Conference is an annual event dedicated to the creation of comprehensive alcohol and drug treatment and mental health services for members, as well as promoting Employee Assistance efforts.
This year’s conference was attended by EAP Representatives from IAM141 and 142, as well as about 450 other EAP reps from around the United States and Canada.
The IAM141 EAP Program can help those who need anonymous, compassionate assistance in dealing with a wide range of personal issues, including substance abuse and mental health challenges. The program is free and confidential. To learn more, visit the IAM141 EAP Page.
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.
