IAMAW District 141’s 69th Convention: Racking Up Four Years of Union Wins
The achievements celebrated at the event included union victories spanning the full spectrum of airport workplaces, including gate and ticket counters, ramp and ground personnel, janitors, security guards, and instructors. Photos: Brian Vega, IAMAW 141 Communications...
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.
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...
Roberto Mendez, Longtime Machinists & Aerospace Union Activist, Retires After a 36 Year Career
Roberto Mendez is retiring after a 36 year career at United Airlines. His work as a union activist has helped deliver thousands of meals, toys and vital assistance to thousands of grateful recipients within his community. Over the years, Roberto has served as a Union...
It’s Time to Enroll in the IAM Group Medicare Plan
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']The IAM has worked for months to negotiate a new Group Medicare plan for Medicare-eligible retirees, spouses, surviving spouses, and Medicare-eligible dependents. The IAM Group Medicare plan allows individuals to enroll throughout the...
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...