Controversy as Airline Workers Lose Critical Protections
New details are emerging in the struggle to preserve aspects of the Massachusetts Sick Leave law that would have protected airline workers facing significant personal challenges, including health crises, domestic abuse, and the need to care for family members. A court...
The Machinists Union held its Grand Lodge Convention in Las Vegas this week. This year, District 141 was recognized with a special award for its efforts at union organizing. District President, Mike Klemm, was specifically honored for his pioneering efforts in growing the Union, which is expected to add more than ten thousand new union members over the next few years.
JetBlue Wrongly Cut Hours, Pay and Benefits
[supsystic-social-sharing id='4']JetBlue Wrongly Cut Hours, Pay, and Benefits Robin Hayes, CEO JetBlue Airways Inc.27-01 Queens Plaza NorthLong Island City, NY 11101 November 8, 2021 CEO Hayes, As expected, you did not respond to a letter sent to you on October...
Machinists Union Urges Senate Confirmation of Labor-Friendly Members to National Mediation Board
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']The Machinists Non Partisan Political League seeks to advance public policy that benefits airline and aerospace workers. To support the work of the MNPL, please consider recurring, automatic donations of any amount today. Click Here to...
141 Report: UA 914 Committee is the Cornerstone of the Union
This week the 141 Report is speaking to Committee Chair Karl Thomas, (ATW) Committee Elizabeth Groner, (BTW) Committee Faysel Silwany, (Stores) Committee Richard Roberts, Maintenance Instructor Committee Michael Carbone, and Committee Secretary Will Josey. The IAM...
Machinists Join Coalition to Combat Air Rage
IAM and Other Transportation Unions Raise Concerns About Assault on Airline Workers Transportation Newswire14 February 2022 The IAM joined other transportation unions in raising urgent concerns regarding assaults against passenger service agents working across...
141 Report: Union Strong in Puerto Rico
141 Report: Union Strong in Puerto Rico YouTube11 Februrary 2022 This week, join the 141 Report as the viewers meet Sister Daisy Rios, a committee person for United Airlines' 53 IAM represented employees at San Juan PR airport. Our Sister talks about how having the...
The 2022 Adolph Stutz Memorial Scholarship Essay Contest is NOW OPEN!
The 2022 Adolph Stutz Memorial Scholarship Essay Contest is NOW OPEN!Education1 February 2022Thousands of dollars in scholarship money will go out. Union members and their families can compete for $8,000 in scholarship money through the 2022 Adolph Stutz Memorial...
National Airlines Flight Attendants Vote Overwhelmingly to Join the Machinists Union
National Airlines InFlight Crewmembers Vote to Join Machinists & Aerospace UnionJustice at JetBlue23 January 2022National Airlines Flight Attendants are officially joining the largest and most powerful airline union in the world.The Flight Attendants sought out...