Support Services Available for Veterans

[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']Veterans from all generations are processing the news of what is currently unfolding in Afghanistan and could be experiencing a wide range of emotions and feelings right now. The IAM Veteran Services Program is proud to share resources...

Hawaiian Airlines Will Require Employee Vaccinations for COVID-19

[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']Last week, Hawaiian Airlines announced plans to require all US-based employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The new policy will make Hawaiian the fourth airline to issue a vaccine requirement for employees. Delta issued vaccine...

Airline Business Weaker Due to Delta Variant

[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']While summer traffic has been promising, there are troubling signs that the profit season for airlines may have peaked early - due to the continuing Pandemic. TSA bookings year over year show positive growth throughout commercial...

141 Report: PHX Committee Grows in Strength

Trina David, Committee Chair, with Dan Robinson and Brian Harrison, who serve as Committee Representatives, are elected to represent over 1,000 members working at American Airlines in Phoenix. Census numbers released this week show that the city of Phoenix, Arizona is...

Machinists Applaud Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation

[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']The Senate on Aug. 10 passed the massive piece of legislation that includes funding for rebuilding the nation’s roads, airports, passenger and freight rail, and bridges and expanded broadband access. The Machinists Union supports the...

Hawaiian Airlines Negotiations Update

Aloha Sisters and Brothers of Hawaiian Airlines,A couple of weeks ago, we informed you that we would advise you of any new developments with Hawaiian Airlines and the scheduling of negotiations. Last night we confirmed with the carrier that we will meet the week of...

This Could Be BIG: Labor Department Rules IAM Flight Trainers Covered by Service Contract Act

[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']The Labor Department’s Wage and Hour division recently sided with the Machinists Union in its decision that U.S. Air Force contractors employed by FlightSafety Services Corporation (FSSC) are covered under the Service Contract Act...

141 Report: Interview with Mike Klemm, PDGC of District 141

Dave Lehive gets District 141 President and Directing General Chair Mike Klemm on record with updates and news on negotiations, COVID recovery and vaccinations, and other hot topics. This 141 Report is a must-see! Dave Lehive gets District 141 President and Directing...

United Airlines to Require Employee Vaccinations (Survey)

[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']Reversing his earlier promise not to be the first to issue vaccine mandates, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby announced that all US-based employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by this fall. This move by United was poorly...

The American Labor Movement Loses an Icon

[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']Richard Trumka, President of the AFL-CIO, has died at the age of 72. His cause of death has yet to be announced. This post has been updated to include a reaction from IAMAW International President, Robert Martinez. Reaction from labor...

IAM Reopens Winpisinger Education and Technology Center to In-Person Classes

[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']With COVID-19 protocols in place, the IAM reopened its classrooms this week at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD, to participants resuming in-person programs for the first time since March...

IAMAW District 141 Names Three Auditors

[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']IAMAW District 141 is welcoming three new Auditors this week. District President Mike Klemm named Faysal Silwany, Helena Thornton, and John Martinez to the new positions last Wednesday. "Our District 141 Auditors serve a vital role for...