AFL-CIO: Thousands of JetBlue Ground Workers Organizing With Machinists
Photo Credit: Brian Vega, IAMAW District 141 Social and Visual Media Coordinator.AFL-CIO: Thousands of JetBlue Ground Workers Organizing With MachinistsAFL-CIO28 September 2022Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors,...
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.
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...
December Helping Hands Newsletter
EAP Coordinators, Covid numbers are up in every community in the U.S. People are fatigued dealing with the outbreak and the holidays that usually bring hope and positive attitudes may be blunted because of "stay at home" orders being implemented by communities on the...
UGE Changes Course
3 September, 2021 UGE Changes Course Less than a week after announcing they would not mandate employee vaccinations, United Ground Express (UGE) has changed its mind and demanded that all UGE workers would need to be vaccinated to maintain employment. UGE workers who...
Disaster Assistance Resources
Disaster Assistance Resources AvailableAround the nation, our IAMAW Sisters and Brothers are dealing with several historic natural disasters simultaneously. Over a million residents are without electricity, access to clean water, and basic supplies on the Gulf Coast....
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...
Support Services Available for Veterans
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']Veterans from all generations are processing the news of what is currently unfolding in Afghanistan and could be experiencing a wide range of emotions and feelings right now. The IAM Veteran Services Program is proud to share resources...