IAM Awards Scholarships at Aviation High School Graduation
Service to the Community
11 July 2022
Aviation High School recently held its annual graduation ceremony, the first in-person event since the pandemic. 480 students received their high school diploma, with many earning their Airframe and Powerplant licenses certifying them to work as mechanics in the airline industry.
This year, the IAM awarded four tool boxes and two scholarships to graduates. There were several other airline representatives and sponsors that presented the graduates with donations and prizes, but the IAM remains the only labor organization that awards students with scholarships and toolboxes for their educational achievements.
Aviation High School, a New York City public school, has an incredible 93% graduation rate and many graduates have expressed a desire to work in the airline industry and become IAM members.
The IAM has enjoyed a long partnership with Aviation High School and SUNY Empire State College (ESC) and now a new partnership was recently developed with the help and support of the IAM, the United Federation of Teachers, and the American Federation of Teachers. Visit the SUNY Empire State College website to learn more about this new and exciting program.
Voting Is An Act of Solidarity
Sisters and Brothers, As I write this, over 93 million Americans have already cast their ballot in this year’s general election. This number represents almost 69% of the total votes cast four years ago, putting our country on track to smash election turnout records...
What’s At Stake? A conversation with District 141 Legislative and MNPL Director Dave Roderick
141 Report: New Jersey State Council of Machinists President, Ines Garcia-KeimOn the last District 141 Report before Election Day 2020, we talk with Dave Roderick about where the candidates for president stand on issues such as organizing rights, minimum wage laws,...
Have You Voted Yet?
We wanted to check in to make sure you have voted or have a plan to vote in this very important election. Visit iam2020.org to get all the information you need to vote. You may remember that IAM members voted to endorse Joe Biden in a first-of-its-kind membership vote...
“Halloween Hurricane” Zeta Batters Air Travel Along the Gulf Coast
Zeta has weakened to a tropical storm over Alabama after slamming into the Louisiana Coastline as a Catagory 2 hurricane just days before Halloween. Airline workers have faced 27 tropical storms in 2020, with 11 of them strengthening to hurricane status. The last year...
VOTE! Only One Week Left
There are seven days left before Election Day and we want to make sure every Machinists Union member has a plan to vote. There is too much at stake to sit this election out. Visit iam2020.org today to find your polling place, see early voting locations, locate a...
Related News
Helping Hands October: Recovery
Mensaje en Español ///IAM Peer Volunteers: For October, we address "Recovery". Recovery is an important concept for anyone experiencing an issue with substance abuse AND/OR mental health. Mental health issues are increasing due to isolation caused by covid and...
141 Report – Retirement is a big decision.
This week, the District 141 Report covers retirement, retirement planning and why retirees should stay active in their unions. This week's 141 Report includes Paul Platt, the President of Local 2765 in San Diego, and Orlando's John Staton, who serves as A District 141...
Mike Klemm, District 141 President, on NBC Nightly News Discussing Vaccine Mandates
IAMAW District President and Directing General Chair, Mike Klemm was among those calling for United to use incentive programs before terminations at United. IAMAW District 141 President Mike Klemm was among those interviewed in the aftermath of United Airlines'...