Do Airline Contracts Expire?
Do Airline Contracts Expire?IAM141.org February 22, 2023You've probably heard of the Railway Labor Act if you work at an airline or are a frequent air traveler. This federal law, enacted in 1926, established a framework for labor-management relations in the railroad...
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.
141 Report: GSAP Rollout at American, PA State Council Conference
Obie O'Brien (left) and Rich Howell (on right) with Congressman Connor Lamb (D-PA, 17th Dist.) Obie is the President of the Pennsylvania State Council of Machinists, and Rich is the Vice President. Safety First. The culture of working safely drives everything we do...
Machinists Union Urges Congress to Protect Rolling Stock Production
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']The IAM was a signatory to a June 2, 2021 letter from a coalition of unions and manufacturers to key Senate and House leaders citing our continued support for the Transportation Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act (TIVSA). TIVSA was...
Americans Want Unions. And They Want Them Now.
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']Union membership in America may be low, but that's not because unions are unpopular. Americans want unions - because Americans want decent wages. Because Americans want pensions. And, because Americans understand the importance of...
Air Rage
In January the FAA issued an order directing staff to pursue a “zero-tolerance” policy for cases relating to interference with crewmembers and other unruly conduct on board aircraft. The move follows a year that has shattered records for the numbers of attacks against...
Hawaiian Airlines Negotiations Update
[supsystic-social-sharing id='4']Hawaiian Airlines Negotiations Update 22 November, 2021 Aloha sisters and brothers at Hawaiian Airlines, Your joint District 141 & 142 negotiation committee met this past week in Las Vegas with the company. While we were...
Machinists in the House as Trillion-Dollar Infrastructure Bill is Signed
[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...
Hawaiian Airlines Negotiations Update
[supsystic-social-sharing id='4']Hawaiian Airlines Negotiations Update November 9, 2021 Aloha Sisters and Brothers of Hawaiian Airlines, When we last communicated with you, we informed you that your joint District Lodge 141 and 142 negotiation committee had...

