Union Members at O’Hare Walk Out on Kirby; Sick and Tired of the Same Old Lip Service
Union Members at O'Hare Walk Out on Kirby; Sick and Tired of the Same Old Lip Service7 May 2024 United Airlines is no longer the airline it was under Oscar Muñoz. From 2015 to 2020, this company respected its employees, and, in return, those workers gave the airline...
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.
Union vs Non-Union Thanksgiving Pay
Working on Thanksgiving? How JetBlue GO Crewmembers Holiday Pay Compares to Other Unionized GO Workers Justice at JetBlue22 November 2022The airline industry, as we know, is a 24/7 operation, and working on a holiday is part of the job. However, how we are COMPENSATED...
November Helping Hands: Well-Being
EAP Peer Coordinators: This month we cover well-being. Many companies are stepping up and realizing that retaining high-caliber employees means offering benefits that are attractive and help retain people. The focus is on the different aspects of well-being -...
“Voisterous” Female Leadership Program Looks Ahead
LEADS Program Particpants pose for a Holiday photo with District 141 President, Mike Klemm (seated, on right) and Secretary-Treasurer, Alex Gerulis. "Voisterous" Female Leadership Program Looks AheadMachinists District 14115 November 2022In September, Marilyn Loden,...
Machinists Union: Defending Workers’ Rights is the Top Priority in JetBlue-Spirit Tie-Up
Machinists Union Says Defending Workers’ Rights is the Top Priority in JetBlue-Spirit Tie-UpOrganizing8 July 2022JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines this morning announced that the two airlines plan to merge to create the nation’s fifth largest carrier. Spirit...
United Airlines Negotiations Update: Contract Negotiations Break Down
IAM141, United Airlines Contract Negotiations Break Down18 July 2022 IAM District 141 and United Airlines management met briefly last week in Chicago, IL, to review United management's "comprehensive" job security proposal. According to the Company, its proposal was...
United Airlines Negotiations Update: Contract Negotiations Break Down
IAM141, United Airlines Contract Negotiations Break Down18 July 2022 IAM District 141 and United Airlines management met briefly last week in Chicago, IL, to review United management's "comprehensive" job security proposal. According to the Company, its proposal was...
July Helping Hands: Cultural Awareness
EAP Peer Volunteers: For July we address Cultural Awareness. Culture is defined, and why being culturally aware is important and how to develop cultural awareness are covered. All of us can benefit by increasing our knowledge of other cultures, their practices, and...