No Thanks, No Giving. United Negotiations Update
No Thanks, No Giving3 December 2022 IAM District 141 and United Airlines management met in Orlando, Florida, this week and continued contract negotiations. Both parties remain very far apart on the most vital issues: job security and wages. United management's refusal...
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.
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...
Join Thursday’s National Day of Action to Pass the PRO Act
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']On Thursday, April 8, members of the Machinists Union, labor leaders, and workers are encouraged to participate in a national day of action to urge U.S. senators to pass the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. The PRO Act has...
Arno Hohn Named District 141 Trustee
Since he was appointed Alternate Shop Steward for Ramp Services at LAX in 1993, Brother Arno Hohn has continuously served IAM members in several capacities. Arno Hohn grew up in South Carolina and earned a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of South...
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...