by Eric Price | Jul 3, 2020 | COVID, Featured, Front Page, Row 2, Safety
This weekend Americans proudly celebrate our independence and ability to self-govern. We must also acknowledge that not every American is able to enjoy our freedoms equally. Our country has come a long way since 1776, but there is clearly much work to be done before...
by Eric Price | Jun 22, 2020 | COVID, Front Page, Row 2, Safety, Safety
The IAM joined other labor organizations representing millions of workers across North America calling on Congress to protect every citizen’s right to vote during these unstable times. The coalition is encouraging expanded online voter registration, extended early...
by Eric Price | May 26, 2020 | Featured, Featured News, Front Page, Hawaiian, Home, Home, Row 2, Safety, Uncategorized
Sisters and Brothers, With deep sadness, I share the news that our Brother Kaulana Pakele, who served as Safety Director for District 141 at Hawaiian Airlines, passed away last night. Kaulana was surfing on Memorial Day near Makaha Beach in Oahu, Hawaii, when he went...
by Eric Price | Apr 23, 2020 | COVID, Featured, Front Page, Home, Home, MNPL, Safety, Safety, Uncategorized
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today demanded that Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways, who received taxpayer-funded federal funds, reverse course and restore airline workers’ pay. “The payroll support component for air...
by Eric Price | Apr 21, 2020 | COVID, Featured, Front Page, Home, Home, Safety
Safety and Committee briefings are more important than ever during COVID IAM District Lodge 141 Safety Representatives at American Airlines conducted live video conferences via Zoom this week. Director Tony D’Aloiso, Safety Coordinators Dennis Spencer (PHL) and...
by Eric Price | Apr 15, 2020 | COVID, Featured, Front Page, Home, Home, Organizing, Safety, Safety, United
District 141 has just been informed that United Airlines, in an effort to reduce the risk of possible transmission of any virus to our agents who interact with customers, will be installing personal barriers made of Plexiglas in the areas where our agents are most...
