IAM141 Airmail: Winter 2018

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Leading From the Frontlines

Modern Union Leadership Puts Workers First Mike Klemm became President of the Machinists Union District 141 at a tumultuous time for airline workers, and for union members. In 2014, the airline industry was enduring mass outsourcing of jobs, with service reductions...

“It starts with one can…”

Local 914 Community Service Committee Sets a Thanksgiving Feast for 15 Families Fresh off the 68th District 141 Convention in Orlando, Florida, Debbie Inverno was energized and motivated. As a Shop Steward and Chair of the Community Service Committee at Local 914 in...

Association, American Hold Joint Conference Call

Brothers and Sisters, As previously announced, the Association leadership and American Airlines Management participated in a joint conference call with the NMB mediators assigned to assist in our JCBA negotiations. The mediators are now responsible for setting the...

Helping Hands November: Sleep Health

Helping Hands: November 2018 Download For November we focus on sleep - it is an important consideration for overall health. What sleep is, common sleep disorders and tips for better sleeping are included. The holidays are near - always an interesting time for...

IAM141 Airmail: Safety Conference 2018

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Association Participates in Mediated Negotiations

Brothers and Sisters, The TWU-IAM Association met with American Airlines October 30 in Dallas, TX for mediated negotiations under the supervision of the National Mediation Board. The purpose of this first mediated session was to bring the Federal mediators up to speed...

Record-shattering levels of new union activism are changing the landscape of American labor within the airline industry

The largest union in the commercial aviation industry is the Machinists Union. The largest single division of the IAM is District 141, home to more than 42 thousand active and retired members. Machinists at District 141, who work at major airlines like American and...

Mediator Schedules Dates, Association Demands More

Brothers and Sisters, The two mediators assigned to our negotiations have notified the TWU-IAM Association and the Company that three bargaining dates have been scheduled: October 30, January 29-31 and February 12-14. While the Association welcomes the opportunity to...

Helping Hands: October Focuses on Trauma

Helping Hands: October 2018 Download October focuses on trauma - what it is (and isn't), how to treat it and the effects it can have on us as adults - after we experienced trauma as children - the ACES study is fascinating - ADVERSE Childhood Experiences can...

President of District Lodge 141 Mike Klemm Visits IAM Members

President of District Lodge 141 Mike Klemm traveled out...

Airline Workers Heard Loud and Clear in Congress

UPDATE: The FAA Re-Authorization Bill of 2018 was approved by the Senate and signed into law by the president on October 5. The US House of Representatives approved the FAA Reauthorization Bill, which includes strong "Union Made" language. The bill is now headed to...