Machinists Union: Defending Workers’ Rights is the Top Priority in JetBlue-Spirit Tie-Up
Machinists Union Says Defending Workers’ Rights is the Top Priority in JetBlue-Spirit Tie-UpOrganizing8 July 2022JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines this morning announced that the two airlines plan to merge to create the nation’s fifth largest carrier. Spirit...
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.
IAM’s Airline Day of Action Sounds Alarm Across Country
As part of the IAM Airline Day of Action, IAM airline members have been making thousands of phone calls, sending countless emails and meeting with their elected officials all across the country today virtually, and in person, demanding that Congress act now to pass...
Help Save Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs on Thursday’s IAM Airline Day of Action
IAM airline members are mobilizing this Thursday, Sept. 17 in 32 cities in over 20 states, either in person or virtually with Senators and Senate staff, to demand that Congress act now to pass legislation that would stem hundreds of thousands of layoffs slated to...
Union Safety Doesn’t Stop for Pandemic
The goal of a Ground Safety Action Program (GSAP) is to enhance aviation safety by preventing personnel injuries, accidents, and incidents. Its focus is to encourage voluntary reporting of safety hazards and events that come to the attention of members of IAMAW...
141 Report: Interview with Mike Klemm, PDGC of District 141
Dave Lehive gets District 141 President and Directing General Chair Mike Klemm on record with updates and news on negotiations, COVID recovery and vaccinations, and other hot topics. This 141 Report is a must-see! Dave Lehive gets District 141 President and Directing...
Hawaiian Airlines Negotiations Update
Aloha Sisters and Brothers of Hawaiian Airlines,A couple of weeks ago, we informed you that we would advise you of any new developments with Hawaiian Airlines and the scheduling of negotiations. Last night we confirmed with the carrier that we will meet the week of...
Help Us Protect Critical Service Contract Jobs That Support Our Military
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']The IAM is continuing to urge the Biden administration to protect Service Contract Act (SCA) workers’ jobs by reinstating critical job security protections. Many thanks to the Machinists & Aerospace journalists at GOIAM.org who...
141 Report: DEN Local 1886 Committee for American Airlines
Brothers Nic Haberman (Secretary), Mark Chavez (Chairman), and Ed Horvath (Assistant Committee Chair) show that while they represent a smaller group of members at DEN when compared with their counterparts at United, their commitment, activism, and dedication are...