Machinists Union Local 1725 Swings into Action for Guide Dogs of America
Machinists Union Local 1725 hosted a Golf Outing Charity Fundraiser at the Harry Jones Golf Course in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, May 17. The event was buzzing with activity as golfers came together in support of Guide Dogs of America.Machinists Union Local 1725...
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.
Jen Jolly and Rodney Walker Named New District 141 Vice Presidents.
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']IAMAW District 141 President and Directing General Chair Mike Klemm has announced that Jen Jolly of Local Lodge 1287 (Salt Lake) and Rodney Walker of Local Lodge 1726 (Boston) have been tapped to serve as District Vice Presidents...
DOT Fines United Airlines $1.9 M for Holding Passengers on Tarmac Too Long
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']From DOT.gov The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined United Airlines $1.9 million for violating federal statutes and the Department’s rule prohibiting long tarmac delays. The airline was also ordered to cease and...
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 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...