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...

¿Pueden las aerolíneas exigir vacunas a sus empleados? 5 datos que debes saber

[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']La semana pasada, Scott Kirby, el Presidente Ejecutivo de United Airlines, llamó la atención cuando dijo en una entrevista que le gustaría establecer una política de vacunación obligatoria contra el COVID para los empleados de la...

Can Airlines Require Employee Vaccinations? 5 Things to Know

[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']Lee este mensaje en español >> Last week, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby raised eyebrows when he said in an interview that he would like to see mandatory vaccinations for employees at the airline. Here are a few facts to keep in...

Machinists Union: Biden’s ‘Buy American’ Executive Order is Critical First Step Toward Bringing Our Jobs Home

[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2021 – Robert Martinez Jr., International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), released the following statement on the Biden administration’s “Buy...

Philly Ramp Lead, Joe Washburn, Named EAP Regional Coordinator

Joe Washburn, a Lead Ramp Services Agent for United Airlines at Philadelphia International Airport, has been appointed East Coast Regional Peer Coordinator for the District 141 Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Joe Washburn, a Lead Ramp Services Agent for United...

Machinists & Aerospace Union IP Martinez Leads Call for Airline Worker Relief With Schumer

[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']Airline workers are grateful for the extension of a relief program that brought thousands of frontline aviation workers back on the job, IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. said on a virtual call with Senate Majority Leader...

Small & Mighty Local Lodge 141

This week, we visit with Tiffany Lopez, the President of Local Lodge 141, in Dearborn Michigan. Tiffany helps represent United Airlines Reservations Agents and Southwest Airlines Airport Customer Service Agents. This week we are in the heartland, speaking with Tiffany...

The Organizers’ Toolkit: A New Resource for Machinists & Aerospace Workers

Help Grow the Machinists & Aerospace Union Contact an Organizer You can help create a better life for the working class in America. Contact an IAMAW District 141 Organizer today. IAM Headquarters this week is officially launching the Organizer’s Toolkit, a...

Machinists & Aerospace Union Recognized at Inauguration Welcome Ceremony

The Machinists Union was recognized Saturday by the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) during its programing America United: An Inauguration Welcome Event Celebrating America’s Changemakers. The Machinists Union was recognized Saturday by the Presidential...

Baltimore County Library Staff Want to Join the Machinists & Aerospace Union

“These hardworking men and women are the keepers of history in the community. They provide an essential service for families in and around Baltimore. They deserve to have a voice and a vote on the job,” says Fitzgerald. For nearly two years, the Baltimore County...

IAMAW Artwork by Victor Acosta Featured at SUNY Empire State College

IAM District 141 member Victor Acosta’s artwork appeared on the back of the calendar. The painting entitled “Helping Hand” shows a greyish white background with two brown arms extending and shaking hands. Acosta says it represents the relationship between union...