Emirates Hit with $1.8 Million Fine for JetBlue Code Share Flights
Emirates Hit with $1.8 Million Fine for JetBlue Code Share FlightsWASHINGTON - The USDOT has fined Emirates Airlines $1.8 million for flying through prohibited airspace over Iraq at an unsafe altitude. The flights were part of a code share agreement with JetBlue...
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.
Kris N Treder Named New District 141 EAP Midwest Regional Coordinator
Kris N Treder Named New District 141 EAP Midwest Regional CoordinatorIAM141.org March 15, 2023IAMAW District President Mike Klemm and EAP Director Bryan Hutchinson have appointed Kris N Treder to serve as the new District 141 Midwest Regional Coordinator. Kris will...
Michigan Senate Passes Right to Work Repeal
Michigan Senate Passes Right to Work RepealIAM141.org March 15, 2023On Tuesday, the Michigan Senate passed a bill to revoke the state's right-to-work legislation, which permits employees in unionized positions to collect union-negotiated wages, pensions, and work...
Can Mediation Break the Contract Negotiation Deadlock for AA Flight Attendants?
Can Mediation Break the Contract Negotiation Deadlock for AA Flight Attendants?IAM141.org March 15, 2023On March 3rd, American Airlines' flight attendants union and company managers requested mediation from the National Mediation Board, hoping to resolve an ongoing...
Machinists Union Prepares for Negotiations at Apple
Machinists Union Prepares for Negotiations at AppleOrganizing22 August 2022IAM CORE Members, First U.S. Apple Store to Unionize, Prepare for NegotiationsWatch on YouTube: This week, eight IAM CORE negotiating committee members from the newly organized Apple store in...
August Helping Hands: Wellness
IAM EAP Peer Volunteers: I hope everyone is surviving the crippling heat of the past few weeks! The weather does drive a lot of behavior! Hot weather usually leads to more conflict between people - including while at work. Thank you for being there to help your...
August Helping Hands: Wellness
IAM EAP Peer Volunteers: I hope everyone is surviving the crippling heat of the past few weeks! The weather does drive a lot of behavior! Hot weather usually leads to more conflict between people - including while at work. Thank you for being there to help your...
The JetBlue / Spirit Merger and the Threat to Job Security
The JetBlue-Spirit Merger and the Risk to Job SecurityOrganizing9 August 2022The JetBlue and Spirit merger presents a significant risk to the job security of those workers who do not have contractual employment protections. Why?"Asset divestitures can smooth the way...