United Negotiations Update: Job Security Talks Continue
United Negotiations Update: Job Security Talks Continue Contract negotiations continued this week in Chicago, IL. IAM and United negotiators focused exclusively on IAM members' top priority, which is job security. We are cautiously optimistic we can reach...
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.
Letter from International Transport Workers Federation Supporting IAM Members at United
The International Transport Workers Federation sent a letter to United's CEO in solidarity with the IAM. The full text of the letter is below. Download original version >To Scott Kirby, CEO of United AirlinesI write you today on behalf of the International...
United Reconsiders Furloughs
Greetings! As you know yesterday, your union filed a lawsuit against United Airlines in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York in Brooklyn. We sought an injunction against United Airlines on behalf of the 27,000 IAM represented Fleet...
The IAMAW Has Filed for an Injunction to Stop Unlawful Furloughs at United Airlines
Today the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (“IAM”) filed a lawsuit against United Airlines in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Mike Klemm, President and Directing General Chair of IAM District Lodge...
141 Report: Local 1886 Golf, Smoke, BBQ Events Support GDA
After a one-year hiatus, Local 1886 held their 5th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit Guide Dogs of America and Tender Loving Canines on June 25. Golfers were eager to sign up, and the event sold out in 6 weeks. Dave welcomes back John Martinez, President of Local...
141 Report: Local 1886 Golf, Smoke, BBQ Events Support GDA
After a one-year hiatus, Local 1886 held their 5th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit Guide Dogs of America and Tender Loving Canines on June 25. Golfers were eager to sign up, and the event sold out in 6 weeks. Dave welcomes back John Martinez, President of Local...
141 Report: GSAP Rollout at American, PA State Council Conference
Obie O'Brien (left) and Rich Howell (on right) with Congressman Connor Lamb (D-PA, 17th Dist.) Obie is the President of the Pennsylvania State Council of Machinists, and Rich is the Vice President. Safety First. The culture of working safely drives everything we do...
Machinists Union Applauds USTR Calls to Stop Labor Violations at Mexico Plant
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']Robert Martinez Jr., International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), released the following statement regarding the U.S. Trade Representative’s call for Mexican...