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...

Español February Helping Hands: Relaciones

Voluntarios de EAP: Para el mes de febrero, el enfoque del boletín Manos Amigas (Helping Hands) son las relaciones. Las relaciones interpersonales se han tensado durante el covid por una variedad de razones. El aislamiento en el hogar debido al trabajo en el hogar,...

141 Member Spotlight: Yusuf Wyatt Gets Into Good Trouble

Honoring Black History Month: Brother Yusuf Wyatt, a prominent Machinists & Aerospace Union Activist, discusses some of his work in human rights and economic and racial justice. We are proud to feature Local 1781 Committee Person Yusuf Wyatt in our Member...

Tell Congress to Pass the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act

[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']The IAM is urging Congress to enact the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, a critically important piece of legislation that will grant workers the right to freely form a union without the threat of company intimidation or...

141 Report: A Strong IAM Presence in the Friendliest City

"Hold them to the contract," Paul Platt has been serving Amalgamated Air Transport Lodge 2765 since 2014. The 141 Report enjoys a virtual visit in sunny San Diego, California, recognized as one of America’s friendliest cities, to speak with Local 2765 President Paul...

Machinists Union Again Leading Fight for Airline Worker Payroll Support Extension to Avoid Layoffs

[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']The IAM continues to lead the fight on Capitol Hill for an extension of the airline Payroll Support Program (PSP) to keep tens of thousands of IAM members employed. On Sunday, the IAM received notice that there was absolutely no...

Laura Stone, Organizer, Negotiator, and Trailblazer Retires

(Photo from 2019) “Laura’s exceptional skills as a contract negotiator, committee person, and AGC served the members of District 141 very well. She understands the unique needs of our sisters and brothers in the call centers, and oversaw the successful union of two...

US Notice of Nominations and Elections for IAMAW Grand Lodge

[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']U.S. Notice of Nominations and Elections for IAM International President,General Secretary-Treasurer, 6 U.S. General Vice-Presidents,3 Delegates to the A.F.L.-C.I.O., and 5 Members of the Committee on Law Dear Sister/Brother: In...

Tell Congress to Pass Relief for Aerospace Workers

[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']In a letter to Senate and House leadership, IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. is urging lawmakers to include this vitally important, bipartisan legislation in any COVID-19 pandemic relief package to be considered by...

DL 141 Report: Safety First, Safety Always with Dennis Spencer

IAMAW District 141 Safety Coordinator for American Airlines and Safety Chair, Dennis Spencer has helped lead groundbreaking efforts in front-line safety. His work includes the innovative UnionSafe141.org website, which allows airline workers to report, track and...