Association Update
The contract extension vote will be conducted by electronic voting through BallotPoint Election Services. Voting instructions and pin numbers will be sent to each member’s home address on file with American Airlines, as well as via e-mail to their company email...
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.
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...
Domestic Abuse Awareness Day: Standing Together in Strength
Domestic Abuse Awareness Day: Standing Together in StrengthChicago, October 4th, 2023 - Machinists Union Local Lodge 1487 hosted a poignant Domestic Abuse Awareness Day event today, drawing a full house with standing room only. The event aimed to shed light on the...
United Pilots Ratify New Contract Worth $10 Billion
United Pilots Ratify New Contract Worth $10 BillionUnited Airlines' pilots have approved a new four-year agreement valued at over $10 billion, as stated by their union. Previously, the union mentioned that this agreement would lead to a pay increase of up to 40%...
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...