Largest Non-Strike Rally in Airline History
The largest non-strike rally in the history of commercial aviation took place on Friday. Thousands of airline workers from five different Unions joined forces at ten airports to call attention to foot-dragging by United Airlines in ongoing contract talks with the Air...
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.
United Delays Action Against Employees With Medical or Religious Exemptions
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']Facing a lawsuit filed by six United Airlines employees, the carrier has announced that it will postpone the decision to place those with medical or religious exemptions on unpaid leave until October 15. Employees who were denied an...
IAM LEADS Fight For Gender Equity
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']The Machinists Union is following through on its promise to support women in their efforts to rise through the ranks of the IAM to leadership positions across North America. International President Robert Martinez Jr. announced the...
141 Report: District Educators Hold Workshop
This week, the District 141 Education Department held a two-day workshop at the District Headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. The workshop was hosted by Mac McGovern, the District Director of Education. This week, the District 141 Education Department held a two-day...
IAM District 141, United Airlines Confirm Dates to Begin the Expedited Collective Bargaining Process.
[supsystic-social-sharing id='4']IAM District 141, United Airlines Confirm Dates to Begin the Expedited Collective Bargaining Process. In December, we reported that, based on input from the membership, we could reach an agreement with United through expedited...
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...
VIDEO: Watch This Latest Air Rage Tantrum
In Case You Missed It: Watch This Guy Have An Epic Meltdown In American Airlines CockpitAir Rage18 January 2022A deranged man on an American Airlines flight from Honduras to Miami stormed the cockpit and started shouting from the co-pilot's window. The bizarre...
January Helping Hands: Mental Health & Substance Abuse Apps
EAP Directors: This month's Helping Hands focuses on Mental Health and Substance Abuse apps. There are over 10,000 apps in the field. Discerning which app fits your situation can be a daunting task, there are some suggestions about how to navigate finding the...