Hurricane Ian: Emergency Toolkit
Hurricane Ian: Emergency ToolkitIAM141 EAP28 September 2022Florida's airports are being hammered with sustained winds of over 150 mph from Ian, which is on the cusp of becoming a Category 5 Hurricane. A hurricane of this magnitude passing over an area as...
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.
Lawmakers Shouldn’t Go On Vacation if Mitch McConnell Can’t Do His Job, Pass Relief
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2020 – IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. issued the following statement regarding the current state of COVID-19 relief negotiations: “Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans must pass long-overdue,...
Machinists Mobilize for Pro-Worker Candidates in Georgia
IAM members in Georgia and from across the country are voluntarily campaigning for two pro-labor candidates in Georgia. The race is particularly crucial for union members, since it will decide which party controls the closely-divided Senate. [supsystic-social-sharing...
141 Report: Union Educators Adapt to Virtual Formats to Support Members
To find out about scheduling training at your location, Contact Mike “Mac” McGovern, Director of Education. Your Local Lodge can set everything up with Mac and your AGC or Committee Person. Any questions, please contact Mac at: 570-350-0497 or mac@iam141.org...
Hawaiian Airlines Negotiation Update
Your Joint District 141 and 142 negotiation committee met with the company on August 30 – September 1 in San Francisco. Although some progress was made and we were able to resolve some issues on both sides of the table, no agreement was reached during this session on...
Most Employers Plan to Require Vaccinations
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']A majority of US companies are planning to require employee vaccinations within the next four months, according to a survey of nearly 1000 employers. So far, about 22% of employers in the US have some form of vaccine requirement...
141 Report: Sean Rosario, Educator at United Lodge 914
Brother Sean Rosario is a 14-year veteran of Continental/United, and as a Lead Ramp Services Agent, has served as a Safety Advocate at EWR for 10 years. Dave Lehive stopped by a Shop Steward training class at Local 914 recently, and impressed by what he saw, he...
Canada Will Require All Airline Employees and Passengers to be Vaccinated
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']All Canadian forms of mass travel will soon require proof of vaccination for both passengers and employees. The new rules will include commercial air travel, trains, busses, and all federal workers. The International Association of...