Alaska Hawaiian Airlines Merger Update
Alaska Hawaiian Airlines Merger Update30 September 2024 The IAM and the Alaska/Hawaiian Leadership teams met last week to discuss and negotiate a Transition Protocol Agreement (TPA) for the Alaska COPS and RSSA contracts and the Hawaiian COFPS contract. Negotiating a...
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.
Important Letter from the United Labor Coalition
Important Letter from the United Labor Coalition Just over one year ago, the United Airlines Labor Coalition raised its concern over United’s codeshare agreement with Emirates Airlines, based partly on accounts of unfair labor practices and employee intimidation in...
Unruly Woman Fined $40,000
Unruly Woman Fined $40,000PHOENIX - Cayla Farris, a passenger on an American Airlines flight from Phoenix to Honolulu on February 13, 2022, has been ordered by United States District Judge Susan M. Brnovich to pay $38,952 in restitution to the airline.Unruly Woman...
Strength Through Solidarity: Grievance Committee Members Convene in Philadelphia
Strength Through Solidarity: Grievance Committee Members Convene in PhiladelphiaPHILADELPHIA - Hundreds of Grievance Committee Members from the Machinists Union gathered in Philadelphia to discuss the future of work in the airline industry. Strength Through...
IAM 141, United Continue Contract Talks Amid Massive Profit Announcement
IAM 141, United Continue Contract Talks Amid Massive Profit Announcement 24 October 2022 IAM District 141 negotiators and United management met last week in Chicago. We resumed contract talks, which broke off in late July due to United management's refusal to provide...
Labor-Friendly Legislation the Topic at Chicago Local 1487
The Machinists Non-Partisan Political League fights for Pro-Union legislation within the airline industry. To find out how you can help with this critical work, please CLICK HERE >> Labor-Friendly Legislation the Topic at Chicago Local 1487MNPL12 October 2022On...
Dennis Spencer Named New Safety Director for American, Spirit
Dennis Spencer Named Safety Director for American, Spirit MembersSafety18 October 2022Dennis Spencer, Safety Chairman from Local Lodge 1776, has been appointed to Safety Director for District 141, overseeing safety programs for Union Members at American Airlines and...
JetBlue Election Update – Your Questions, Answered
JetBlue Union Vote Update - Your Questions AnsweredOrganizing11 October 2022Now that we filed for an election, what happens next? The National Mediation Board (NMB), the federal agency that handles representation elections in the airline industry, has ordered JetBlue...