New Job Growth “Strong as Hell” After Investments, Says Secretary Of Transportation
New Job Growth "Strong as Hell" After Investments, Says Secretary Of TransportationLegislation19 October 2022In an appearance on CBS News' face the Nation over the weekend, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg touted the Administration's economic and pro-union...
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.
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...
Machinists Union: Biden’s ‘Buy American’ Executive Order is Critical First Step Toward Bringing Our Jobs Home
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2021 – Robert Martinez Jr., International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), released the following statement on the Biden administration’s “Buy...
Philly Ramp Lead, Joe Washburn, Named EAP Regional Coordinator
Joe Washburn, a Lead Ramp Services Agent for United Airlines at Philadelphia International Airport, has been appointed East Coast Regional Peer Coordinator for the District 141 Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Joe Washburn, a Lead Ramp Services Agent for United...
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...