by Eric Price | Jun 24, 2020 | COVID, Featured, Front Page, MNPL, Row 2, Safety, Uncategorized
Image via Pinterest The governors of California and Texas, two big states with major airline hubs in them, say residents need to start wearing masks and taking COVID-19 seriously, or the states might be forced to shut back down. Pre-pandemic, an estimated 143.6...
by Eric Price | Jun 19, 2020 | Row 2, Safety, Uncategorized, Video
A Conversation with Safety Advocate and Attorney, Danny Schwarz Danny Schwarz has established himself as a fierce enforcer of workplace safety, and a dedicated defender of airline and airport workers. His pioneering work is forcing employers to eliminate poorly...
by Eric Price | Jun 19, 2020 | Community Service Page, Featured, Featured News, Front Page, Row 2, Uncategorized
June 19, 2020 Brothers and Sisters, In recent weeks, our commitment to our country’s fundamental values has been put to a test, and we must all recognize the importance of this moment. For those who are quick to dismiss it as just heightened politics in a divided...
by Eric Price | Jun 18, 2020 | COVID, Featured, Featured News, Front Page, Organizing, Row 2, Uncategorized
/// En Español Mr. Hayes, The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), District 141, has become aware of JetBlue’s plan to outsource the work of JetBlue employees in “smaller BlueCities,” which JetBlue failed to identify in its memo. I...
by Eric Price | Jun 16, 2020 | Community Service, Community Service Page, Front Page, MNPL, Row 2, Uncategorized
The IAM is supporting recommendations issued by the AFL-CIO’s general board to take concrete action to address America’s long history of racism. The board approved the recommendations after emergency meetings of the AFL-CIO Committees on Civil and Human Rights and the...
by Eric Price | Jun 15, 2020 | Airlines, American, COVID, Front Page, Hawaiian, Uncategorized, United
/// En Español Question: How do I pay my dues while I’m out on Company Offered Leave? Short Answer: Contact your Local Lodge Secretary-Treasurer. Your Secretary-Treasurer is the best person to talk to about all things related to union finances. Your...