
Association Update
Today the TWU-IAM Association has served notice to American Airlines of our intent to commence negotiations on all TWU-IAM Association Collective Bargaining Agreements. July 26, 2024 All Association Members, Today, leaders from American Airlines, Inc. reached out 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.
United CEO Scott Kirby Takes a Private Jet Amid Thousands of Flight Cancellations
Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, issued an apology on Friday for his decision to board a private aircraft amidst the flight cancellation chaos that left thousands of United's passengers stranded around the nation earlier this week.United CEO Scott Kirby Takes...
Ingestion Fatality at SAT Airport Ruled a Suicide
In a tragic incident late Friday night at San Antonio International Airport, a ground crew member, David Renner, 27, lost his life after he was pulled into the engine of a Delta Air Lines plane. Firefighters and police officers responded to the event around 10:25...
Retired Guide Dog Britta Takes Center Stage at Denver Charity Fundraiser
On the vibrant green fairways of Broadlands Golf Course near Denver, Colorado, a special guest named Britta stole the show at an annual golf charity event hosted by Machinists Union Local 1886 and Local 47. Britta is a retired guide dog who has spent her years serving...

October Helping Hands: Mental Health Awareness Month
EAP Peer Coordinators: October is Mental Health awareness month - Helping Hands addresses what a mental health condition is, where you can get good information (heavy emphasis on good), what therapy is about and how to find a counselor. We cover a lot of ground...

IAM Files for Union Representation Election for Approximately 3,000 JetBlue Ground Workers
IAM Files for Union Representation Election for Approximately 3,000 JetBlue Ground Workers23 September 2022WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2022 -- The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), North America’s largest airline union, today announced...

IAMAW District 141’s 69th Convention: Racking Up Four Years of Union Wins
The achievements celebrated at the event included union victories spanning the full spectrum of airport workplaces, including gate and ticket counters, ramp and ground personnel, janitors, security guards, and instructors. Photos: Brian Vega, IAMAW 141 Communications...

JetBlue Management Ramps Up Write-Ups and Terminations After Peak Summer Travel
JetBlue Management Cracks Down on Discipline, Write-Ups and Terminations After Peak Summer Travel Organizing 15 September 2022 Justice at JetBlue requires Just Cause at JetBlue. Reports around the system are that JetBlue supervisors are turning up the heat and...