Helping Hands November: Caregivers Health

Helping Hands November: Caregivers Health

November focuses on Caregivers health. Many of our members are caregivers for parents, older (adult) children or friends, neighbors, etc. Being a caregiver takes a lot of energy and can be exhausting. The issue addresses good health for caregivers and some resources...

Negotiations Update

Negotiations Update

Sisters and Brothers, Since the resumption of mediated negotiations between the Association and American Airlines on September 16, the parties have met multiple days over five weekly sessions. Although progress has been slow, it has been positive and productive. The...

Negotiations Update

Negotiations Update

Negotiations continued in Washington, DC this week. Some progress continues to be made and the negotiating committees were briefed. Your Executive Negotiators remain committed to achieving the best contract in the industry. Additional dates are scheduled for next...

Negotiations Update

Negotiations Update

Negotiations continued in Washington, DC this week. Some progress continues to be made and the negotiating committees were briefed. Your Executive Negotiators remain committed to achieving the best contract in the industry. Additional dates are scheduled for next...

Helping Hands October: Retirement

Helping Hands October: Retirement

Our focus is on Retirement and how to prepare for retirement. Retirement is an important issue for many of our folks - preparing for retirement isn't just about money - it is also about being emotionally prepared and having a plan about what you will do and how you...

Local 811 Calls for Donations, Privacy for Injured Coworker

Local 811 Calls for Donations, Privacy for Injured Coworker

Machinists Union members at IAH are rallying around a critically injured ramp agent who many know as a humble and hard-working friend. Ulysses Cruz was severely injured by an Allied Aviation van, according to officers of the International Machinists and Aerospace...

John Staton, Jr. Named District 141 Vice President At-Large

John Staton, Jr. Named District 141 Vice President At-Large

John Staton, Jr. was appointed to the position of District 141 Vice President At-Large, effective immediately. District 141 President and Directing General Chair Mike Klemm announced the decision at the annual IAM141 Committee Conference. Staton joined the Machinists...

Barb Martin Appointed to District 141 Trustee Position

Barb Martin Appointed to District 141 Trustee Position

IAMAW District 141 President Mike Klemm has announced the appointment of Barb Martin to the position of District Trustee, effective October 1, 2019. “Barb has always been a great asset to the IAM, and a great defender of airline workers,” said District 141 President...

Activism Recognized at Airline Worker Union Conference

Activism Recognized at Airline Worker Union Conference

District 141 Legislative and MNPL Director Dave Roderick introduced the first MNPL 141 Club Awards to union activists who support legislation and public advocacy that improves workplaces in the airline industry. The awards were presented on the second day of the 2019...