JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes Extends his Contract
JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes Extends his ContractJustice at JetBlue14 December 2022In a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing yesterday, JetBlue Airways announced that CEO Robin Hayes’ CONTRACT has been extended two years to 2025. At the same time, JetBlue...
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.
Gary Welch Appointed DL141 Vice President at Large
Brother Gary Welch worked for over a decade to get a union in his workplace on the ramp at IAH. He began his airline career with Continental Airlines in 1996 and quickly became an IAM Shop Steward after the merger of Continental and United Airlines in 2011. Four years...
141 Report: Al Yamada, President of Sea-Tac Local 1351
In his two decades as local president, Brother Al has prioritized members’ education and skills development. Several members have taken early retirement in the past year, so he is working closely with the local’s vice president and younger members who have stepped up...
Machinists Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']In a letter to House leadership, IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. is urging members of the House to support the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act, H.R. 1195. This bipartisan...
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...
141 Report: “Houston Strong” Grievance Committee
In this week's 141 Report, Brother Lehive brings the viewers to Houston, Texas, to meet up with the Local 811 Grievance Committee. The Committee includes Carlos Ayala, Bruno Pereira, and Chairman Gary Welch. Welch is also a District 141 Vice President (At-Large)....
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...

