Southwest Airlines Executives Get Raises After Cancelling 16,700 Flights
Southwest Airlines Executives Get Raises After Cancelling 16,700 FlightsIAM141.org February 10, 2023The worst airline meltdown in the history of American commercial aviation happened over the past holiday season, as Southwest Airlines canceled more than 16,700...
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.
Keepers of the Flame: Don Villar and the Chicago Federation of Labor
Don V VillarDon Villar was born into the labor movement and spirit of social justice. Dave talks with Don V. Villar, Secretary-Treasurer of the Chicago Federation of Labor about the city’s important role in labor history and how it drives their commitment to today’s...
Hurry! There’s Still Time to Enter The 2021 Adolph Stutz Memorial Scholarship Essay Contest
Dear Member of IAM District Lodge 141: We are writing to inform you about a special benefit offered by IAM District Lodge 141: the Adolph Stutz Memorial Scholarship. Each year, our District awards several scholarships to qualified and deserving members — or their...
Machinists Union Raises $100K for Southern Maryland Veterans Home
Dozens of Machinist members gathered in Maryland for an annual IAM-sponsored charity golf tournament. This year’s fundraising recipient is the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home which is located about 30 minutes from the IAM Grand Lodge in Maryland. The IAM’s commitment to...
Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal a Win for Machinists
The Machinists Union will be in attendance as President Joe Biden signs the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. Once passed, the legislation will provide funding to modernize airports, railways, and lower prices for things like jet fuel. On...
141 Report – Philadelphia is a Union Town
On this week’s 141 report Host, Dave sits down with 4 leaders from the American Airlines Grievance committee who represent 1400 Fleet Service Brothers and Sisters at Philadelphia International Airport. Chairman Derrick Monk, Committee members Maria Davis, Jonathan...
Machinists Union Urges Senate Confirmation of Labor-Friendly Members to National Mediation Board
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Tentative Agreement Reached at Spirit Airlines
[supsystic-social-sharing id='4']Machinists Union District 141 Reaches Tentative Agreement With Spirit Airlines on New Five Year Pact I am proud to announce that Machinists Union District 141 has reached a Tentative Agreement with Spirit Airlines on a truly...