The Wage Debate: Why Better Wages Are Good News for Everyone—Even Workers

We live in a society with the dubious honor of boasting a powerful and activist Managerial Class. This class would love little more than to convince a critical mass of working people to accept smaller paychecks. One way they accomplish this goal is to convince working...

U.S. Department of Transportation Slams American Airlines With Record Fines for Tarmac Delays

WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation charged American Airlines a $4.1 million fine for breaking the law by repeatedly keeping passengers trapped on the runway for over three hours.U.S. Department of Transportation Slams American Airlines With...

American Dream Fading as 75% of U.S. Homes Out of Reach for Middle Class

A recent report from the National Association of Realtors and Realtor.com paints a dire picture: over 75% of homes on the market are now too expensive for middle-income buyers. According to the report, those earning up to $75,000 per year could afford just 23% of all...

Chicago 1487 Golfers Tee Off to Aid Guide Dogs of America

Morning thunderstorms did little to quell the enthusiasm of the 144+ golfers at the annual Golf Outing to benefit Guide Dogs of America. The event, hosted each year by Chicago's Local Lodge 1487, raised an estimated $20,000 for the charity. Chicago 1487 Golfers Tee...

$500 Fine for Employer Behind Gruesome Teenage Amputation Incident

Owner of US Guys Processing, Darin Wilbur. Wilbur was found guilty in a criminal case of child endangerment at his business which resulted in a teenager losing his right hand in a meat grinder. He was fined $500 plus costs for the violations. On August 8, 55-year-old...

Summer Storms and Short-Staffing Cause Massive Travel Disruptions

On Monday, storms impacting the East Coast, stretching from Tennessee to New York, led to nearly 9,000 flights being delayed and an additional 1,768 cancellations across the U.S., as reported by FlightAware. A significant portion of these disruptions took place at...

More Info About the ‘That MF’s Not Real’ Airplane Incident

By now, everyone in the airline industry knows about the "That MF's Not Real" Incident that happened on a 2 July American Airlines flight headed to Orlando from Fort Worth. The Dallas Airport Police have now made public the report filed after the meltdown, revealing...

Association Update: Attendance Policy and Holiday Pay Arbitrations

Recording Secretaries - Please print and post on all IAMAW Bulletin Boards. GET PRINTABLE COPY >>Related NewsAssociation Update: Attendance Policy and Holiday Pay ArbitrationsAugust 1, 2023 The Association is pleased to report to the membership we have received...

Meet the Adolph Stutz Memorial Scholarship Winners of 2023

The District Lodge 141 Scholarship Committee, in partnership with Bleiweiss Communications Inc., is proud to announce the 2023 Adolph Stutz Memorial Scholarship Competition winners. The Adolph Stutz Memorial Scholarship is held each year to celebrate and reward...

FAA Reauthorization Act Receives Broad Support in House

The IAM applauded the passage of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2023 in the House of Representatives. This month, the House of Representatives approved the "Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act" (H.R. 3935)....

Sign Ups Closed for the 2023 District 141 Committee Conference

Registration for the 2023 District 141 Committee Conference is now closed.Please contact Ann Clifford for any further assistance.

Here’s the Difference Between Heat Stress, Exhaustion, and Stroke

Heat-related injuries and sickness can often be hard to understand because the words used to describe them can be tricky. With hot weather warnings in the U.S., it's crucial to understand terms like heat stress, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.Here's the Difference...