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’...

Aloha, Kaulana

Sisters and Brothers,With deep sadness, I share the news that our Brother Kaulana Pakele, who served as Safety Director for District 141 at Hawaiian Airlines, passed away last night. Kaulana was surfing on Memorial Day near Makaha Beach in Oahu, Hawaii, when he went...

Kaulana Pakele, Beloved Friend, Musician and Safety Advocate

Kaulana Pakele passed away just after 6:30 in the evening on Memorial Day, while surfing near Makaha Beach on the Island of Oahu.Kaulana’s death has rocked much of Oahu, where he was a beloved award-winning musician and local icon. He was the lead vocalist with the...

Our Union Remembers

On Behalf of a Grateful UnionThis Memorial Day, we remember with pride.On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor all those who gave their lives in service to our country. Let us also extend our deepest gratitude for those women and men who lost their lives serving...

A Conversation with EAP Director, Bryan Hutchinson

A Conversation with EAP Director, Bryan HutchinsonIAMAW District 141 Employee Assistance Program Director Bryan Hutchinson sits down with Dave Lehive for a conversation about how the EAP is responding to the COVID-19 crisis. The District 141 EAP offers free,...

Union Members at American Get $3,000 Bonuses This Week

Honoring Agreements, Union Members at American Get Bonuses This Week Bonuses budgeted before the coronavirus pandemic spread widely in the United States are scheduled to go out today and tomorrow to union members in fleet service and aircraft maintenance at American...

Machinists Union to Delta and JetBlue: You Are Not Above the Law

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2020 -- The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today reiterated its demand that Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways restore workers’ pay and benefits. Delta and JetBlue combined have accepted approximately $6.5...

A Slow but Steady Airline Recovery is Happening

Shares of several airlines have seen a sharp increase in value over the past week, as more travelers begin a slow return, prompting carriers to add more routes and flights to their schedules. While overall demand remains at critical levels, we now have the first clear...