Tentative Deal at Southwest: Historic Pay, Overtime Protections
Machinists Union Customer Service Workers at Soutwest are considering a Tentative Agreement that would provide historic wages and overtime protections. Tentative Deal at Southwest: Historic Pay, Overtime ProtectionsOrganizing26 October 2022Southwest Airlines has...
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.
Tell Congress to Pass Relief for Aerospace Workers
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']In a letter to Senate and House leadership, IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. is urging lawmakers to include this vitally important, bipartisan legislation in any COVID-19 pandemic relief package to be considered by...
DL 141 Report: Safety First, Safety Always with Dennis Spencer
IAMAW District 141 Safety Coordinator for American Airlines and Safety Chair, Dennis Spencer has helped lead groundbreaking efforts in front-line safety. His work includes the innovative UnionSafe141.org website, which allows airline workers to report, track and...
Can Airlines Require Employee Vaccinations? 5 Things to Know
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']Lee este mensaje en español >> Last week, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby raised eyebrows when he said in an interview that he would like to see mandatory vaccinations for employees at the airline. Here are a few facts to keep in...
Explaining the Protecting the Right to Organize Act
IAM Organizing Director Vinny Addeo draws on decades of experience to explain how the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act would help break down the barriers for working people to join unions. IAM Organizing Director Vinny Addeo draws on decades of experience to...
Explaining the Protecting the Right to Organize Act
IAM Organizing Director Vinny Addeo draws on decades of experience to explain how the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act would help break down the barriers for working people to join unions. IAM Organizing Director Vinny Addeo draws on decades of experience to...
IAM Transportation Leadership Visits with Airline Members at O’Hare Airport
Discussing critical issues impacting airline workers, Local 1487, based near Chicago's O'Hare Airport, met this week with top leadership at the IAMAW Transportation Territory. Richard Johnsen, IAM Chief of Staff to the International President, joined a delegation from...
Philippine Airlines Faces Ban for Transporting COVID-Infected Passengers
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']Hong Kong has banned Manila to Hong Kong flights after authorities say the airline allowed three COVID-infected passengers to travel into the city from the route. The stoppage is the latest troubling indication that the Pandemic is far...