Machinists Union Sisters on the Frontlines
Machinists Union Sisters on the FrontlinesAir Transport14 June 2022Across the country, women are on the move in the IAM. In the IAM’s airline division alone, 13 IAM women serve as local presidents. Some are new to the position, while others have years of service to...
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.
Kaulana Pakele, Beloved Friend, Musician and Safety Advocate
Kaulana Pakele passed away just after 6:30 in the evening on Memorial Day, while surfing near Makaha Beach on the Island of Oahu.Kaulana’s death has rocked much of Oahu, where he was a beloved award-winning musician and local icon. He was the lead vocalist with the...
TWU / IAM System Seniority Protest
As required by the recently ratified Association CBAs, American Airlines has posted the updated seniority lists for all classifications. That posting can be found on JetNet at https://people.aa.com/sm/reports/twuiam_seniority/. Association represented employees may...
Discussing United Lawsuit, Labor Issues with the Valley Labor Report
Mike Klemm, President and Directing General Chair of District 141 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, sits down with the Valley Labor Report to discuss labor issues in the airline industry. Hosts David Story and Jacob Morrison asked...
Machinists Strength on Display for Transportation Workers
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, our lives as a country and a union have adjusted on the fly to a new way of living. Each day seems to bring a new experience as we’ve grown accustomed to having the unpredictable be the norm....
Machinists Strength on Display for Transportation Workers
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, our lives as a country and a union have adjusted on the fly to a new way of living. Each day seems to bring a new experience as we’ve grown accustomed to having the unpredictable be the norm....
Machinists & Aerospace Union Endorses the INVEST in America Act
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']The IAM, along with a coalition of rail labor organizations, recently wrote a letter to House leadership expressing strong support for the INVEST in America Act. Many thanks to the Machinists & Aerospace journalists at the IAMAW...
Machinists and Aerospace Members at Flagship Announce Tentative Agreement
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']A group of 41 members of the Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union has reached a Tentative Agreement with their employer, Flagship Facility Services. The agreement, which union negotiators announced this week, covers Janitors and...