The Battle for a First Contract: How Employers Use Unfair Labor Practices
Recent victories in organizing workers at companies such as Amazon, Starbucks, and Trader Joe's indicate that it is possible for workers in industries previously thought to be impossible to unify.The Battle for a First Contract: How Employers Use Unfair Labor...
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.
Canada Will Require All Airline Employees and Passengers to be Vaccinated
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']All Canadian forms of mass travel will soon require proof of vaccination for both passengers and employees. The new rules will include commercial air travel, trains, busses, and all federal workers. The International Association of...
Support Services Available for Veterans
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']Veterans from all generations are processing the news of what is currently unfolding in Afghanistan and could be experiencing a wide range of emotions and feelings right now. The IAM Veteran Services Program is proud to share resources...
Hawaiian Airlines Will Require Employee Vaccinations for COVID-19
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']Last week, Hawaiian Airlines announced plans to require all US-based employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The new policy will make Hawaiian the fourth airline to issue a vaccine requirement for employees. Delta issued vaccine...
141 Report: Dulles Union Leadership
IAM District Lodge 141 Report with Host Dave Lehive is a weekly podcast featuring Machinist Union Members and Allies of the Labor Movement. Our Video report airs every Friday at 2:00 PM EST (1:00 CST) on Facebook and Youtube and is also on Spotify. As the new year...
Machinists Union Advocacy: More Funding for More Jobs
[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...
2022: A Year of Service to the Community
I hope you are all doing well and that 2022 brings you blessings. Staying safe and healthy is first and foremost. The uptick of the new Covid variant has made some of the work you all do more challenging, and know that remaining healthy and safe is a priority. We had...
Machinists Union Members at United Begin Contract Talks
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers began contract negotiations with United Airlines on Tuesday at the unions' district headquarters in Chicago. The union is negotiating seven separate contracts at the airline, which will cover...