National Pension Fund Update

Dear United team member, We are pleased to share some good news about steps United has taken to strengthen the IAM National Pension Fund and protect your retirement benefits. Over the last several weeks, United has met with the IAM to discuss the issues facing the IAM...

Local Lodge 1487 Celebrated their Annual Bowling Night to Benefit Guide Dogs of America

Members of Local Lodge 1487 in Chicago, IL celebrated their...

The Association Asks NMB to Force American to Bargain

Brothers and Sisters, The TWU-IAM Association today submitted a letter to the National Mediation Board (NMB) requesting they compel American Airlines to fulfill their obligation to bargain with The Association. American management has tried to circumvent your...

Association Letter to American Airlines

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IAM141 Local Lodge 1759 Host Guide Dogs of America Charity Event

IAM141 Airmail: Spring 2019

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What do attorneys and shop stewards have in common? A lot, according to one lawyer.

Anyone who has ever watched union shop stewards in action has probably noticed a lot of parallels between the work they do and that of a defense attorney. According to one lawyer, there are good reasons for the comparison. AJ Lindell, J.D. is a practicing attorney...

Special Podcast Edition – The Association Responds To American Airline’s So Called Proposal

TWU Strategic Action Coordinator Brian Parker talks with TWU Executive Negotiator Gary Peterson and IAM Executive Negotiator Tom Reagan about what American Airlines calls their "Full Company Proposal.”

IAM141 MNPL Director Dave Roderick Speaks at 2019 IAMAW Legislative Conference

District Lodge 141 Legislative and MNPL Director Dave Roderick...

American Takes the Fight to the Floor

Brothers and Sisters, American Airlines has made the determination to try changing the negotiations from the bargaining table to directly bargaining in the breakrooms, on the shop floor and on the ramp. Their direct appeal to TWU and IAM members represented by the...

Helping Hands May: Drug Addiction

We focus on drug addiction this month. Drug Addiction is defined and explored on page 1. Page 2 addresses whether drug addiction can be cured or prevented. Much of the information is from the www.drugabuse.gov web site. This is a very good resource and I encourage you...

IAM National Pension Plan Executive Director Explains Zone Decision

Changes are focused on benefit subsidies, not retirees. The IAM National Pension Fund is one of the largest and best-funded retirement plans in the US, with total assets that exceed 18 billion dollars. This week, beneficiaries received some concerning news as the...