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.

 

 

 

FAA Reauthorization Act Receives Broad Support in House

The IAM applauded the passage of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2023 in the House of Representatives. This month, the House of Representatives approved the "Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act" (H.R. 3935)....

Here’s the Difference Between Heat Stress, Exhaustion, and Stroke

Heat-related injuries and sickness can often be hard to understand because the words used to describe them can be tricky. With hot weather warnings in the U.S., it's crucial to understand terms like heat stress, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.Here's the Difference...

Supreme Court Poised for New Attack on Unions

Supreme Court Poised for New Attack on Unions

The Supreme Court may soon overturn a lower court ruling the held that Federal Regulators are better suited than tort courts to deal with company / union disputes.  Supreme Court Poised for New Attack on UnionsIAM141.org5 October 2022On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court...

AFL-CIO: Thousands of JetBlue Ground Workers Organizing With Machinists

AFL-CIO: Thousands of JetBlue Ground Workers Organizing With Machinists

Photo Credit: Brian Vega, IAMAW District 141 Social and Visual Media Coordinator.AFL-CIO: Thousands of JetBlue Ground Workers Organizing With MachinistsAFL-CIO28 September 2022Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors,...

Hurricane Ian: Emergency Toolkit

Hurricane Ian: Emergency Toolkit

Hurricane Ian: Emergency ToolkitIAM141 EAP28 September 2022Florida's airports are being hammered with sustained winds of over 150 mph from Ian, which is on the cusp of becoming a Category 5 Hurricane. A hurricane of this magnitude passing over an area as...

Machinists Honor Hispanic Heritage Month

Machinists Honor Hispanic Heritage Month

Machinists Honor Hispanic Heritage Month16 September 2022Hispanic Heritage Month is observed each year from September 15 – October 15 to pay tribute to the contributions, rich legacy, culture, and influence of the Hispanic and Latino community in the United States.The...

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