Spotlight Interview: National Group Protection

Protecting Airline Workers: Lou Raymond and Patrick Elias of National Group Protection discuss some of the ways that airline workers can be better protected during the pandemic. For more than 40 years, National Group Protection has offered insurance programs for the...

Allocator Arbitration

[supsystic-social-sharing id='4']Allocator Arbitration February 23, 2021 Sisters and Brothers, This communication is being shared to address the concerns that will arise from the fact that the Fleet Service “Allocator” Arbitration was not heard today. We are all well...

Black History Month: EAP Rep and Longtime Union Activist, Ron Robinson

Honoring Black History Month: IAMAW Brother Ron Robinson reflects on his black role models and suggests that they might not change their strategies for dealing with Civil Rights much if they were active today. According to Robinson, "I think that those back leaders......

IAM-Launched Perseverance Rover Makes Landing on Mars

IAM members have played an essential role in Mars exploration missions for over two decades. The latest mission of the long-awaited landing of NASA’s Perseverance rover is no different. IAM members helped launch the Perseverance rover on the IAM-built United Launch...

141 Report: New Leadership at Local 368

President Tim Nestler, who began his career at USAirways in Pittsburgh in 1987, and Chris Willis, who spearheaded the IAM Safety Program at Spirit Airlines and has served as Grievance Chair since 2018, were recently elected President and Vice President. This week, the...

Hurry! There’s Still Time to Enter the 2021 Adolph Stutz Memorial Scholarship Essay Contest

Dear Member of IAM District Lodge 141: We are writing to inform you about a special benefit offered by IAM District Lodge 141: the Adolph Stutz Memorial Scholarship. Each year, our District awards several scholarships to qualified and deserving members — or their...

Machinists & Aerospace Union Members Provide Support for Veterans

[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']The IAM’s Veterans Services program is reporting a boost in recruitment. The program, which is under the union’s Retirees and Membership Assistance Department, was created in 2016 and continues its growth in popularity. Enrollment is...

Black History Month Spotlight: Derrick Monk

Honoring Black History Month: Brother Derrick Monk has provided a calm, guiding presence for members of IAMAW District 141 for over a decade. We continue to celebrate Black History Month with a profile of Pastor Derrick S. Monk, Sr., Grievance Committee Chair, and...

Machinists Union Successful in Clearing First Hurdle Toward Aerospace Worker Relief

[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']In a big step toward relief for the tens of thousands of Machinists Union members working in the aerospace industry, a payroll support fund to protect aviation manufacturing jobs has been included in the House’s omnibus reconciliation...

Home, Work, Union, Love

[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']Like everything else during this past year, Valentine’s Day 2021 will look a little different. At a time when we are spending a lot more time at home, we asked a few couples in the IAM who are happy after years of balancing their work...

141 Video Report: How the Current Political Landscape Impacts Airline Workers

David Roderick is the Legislative Director for IAMAW District 141. Over the years, he has helped promote the unique interests of airline workers in Washington, DC. The important work done by the IAMAW District 141 Legislative Department includes furlough protections,...

February Helping Hands: Relationships

Mensaje en Español ///EAP Peer Volunteers: Helping Hands focuses on relationships for February. Relationships have been strained during covid for a variety of reasons. Home isolation due to working at home, home schooling, stay at home orders as well as people...