Machinists Union Joins Call for Police Reform, Racial Justice

The IAM is supporting recommendations issued by the AFL-CIO’s general board to take concrete action to address America’s long history of racism. The board approved the recommendations after emergency meetings of the AFL-CIO Committees on Civil and Human Rights and the...

Pago de cuotas sindicales durante licencia ofrecida por la empresa (COLA) y cesantía

¿Cómo pago mis cuotas mientras estoy en licencia ofrecida por la compañía (COLA)?En resumen: comunícate con el Secretario-Tesorero de tu Logia Local. El o ella es la mejor persona con quien hablar sobre todo aquello relacionado con las finanzas de la unión. Tu...

Paying Dues on Company Leave (COLA) and Furlough

/// En Español Question: How do I pay my dues while I’m out on Company Offered Leave?Short Answer: Contact your Local Lodge Secretary-Treasurer. Your Secretary-Treasurer is the best person to talk to about all things related to union finances. Your...

Airlines Carry Half a Million Passengers in One Day For First Time Since March

More than half a million air travelers passed through TSA checkpoints on Thursday, the highest number since mid-March. The Transportation and Security Administration (TSA) reported 502,209 screenings at US airports. Airlines hit the milestone as over 400,000...

A Conversation with Tim Ryan about the Free College Benefit.

IAMAW 141 is extending the deadline for the Adolph Stutz Memorial Scholarship. Applications and essay submissions are now due by August 1, 2020, and winners will be announced by August 15. The student with the best essay will win a $2000 scholarship to help with...

Senator Casey: Hours Reductions are Not Allowed Under CARES Act.

Senator Casey: “Reducing workers’ hours without their consent reduces workers’ paychecks in the same way that reducing workers’ rate of pay would.” This week, Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) called on Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin to issue clear guidance to airlines...

Flagship Facility Services Names New Executive: Michael Thompson

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, May 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Flagship Facility Services has selected Michael Thompson to lead its Integrated Facility Management (IFM) operations as President of IFM. This latest addition to the leadership team underscores Flagship's commitment to...

A Conversation With Lou Raymond, From National Group Protection

A Conversation with National Group Protection Co-CEO, Lou RaymondFor the past 40 years, National Group Protection has worked with IAMAW District 141 and 142 to provide voluntary supplemental insurance policies to thousands of women and men working at our nations'...

Helping Hands June EAP Newsletter

EAP Peer Coordinators,Following up on the special editions about the coronavirus in the past few months, this month's issue focuses on anxiety. Tips about strategies on dealing with stress as we continue to deal with the consequences of the coronavirus are covered on...

Representante Crenshaw: United necesita “Cumplir con sus obligaciones”

Otro legislador a expresado su apoyo a los grupos de servicio al cliente y servicios de rampa, representados por la IAM en la aerolínea United. Mientras estos empleados pelean una propuesta de despidos en la aerolínea. Esta semana, el Congresista Dan Crenshaw (R-TX),...

Rep. Crenshaw: United Must “Live Up to its Obligations”

/// En Español Another lawmaker has voiced support for the unionized ramp and customer service agents at United Airlines as they continue to push back against proposed furloughs at the airline. This week, Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-Tx), issued a statement calling on...

Who’s Minding the Store?

Congress demands better accountability from the Treasury Department in the administration of airline relief funds from the $2 Trillion CARES Act. On May 1st, federal lawmakers began receiving emails and calls from airline employees following United Airlines’...