Rich Evans Appointed to Key U.S. Veterans Affairs Department Committee
Rich Evans Appointed to Key U.S. Veterans Affairs Department CommitteeAfter over three decades of service to Members of the Machinists Union, Al Yamada is set to retire at the end of January. His tenure as a union member and steward spans more than 30 years, a period...
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.
JetBlue Union Organizing Effort Heats Up
Tristan "Lion" Dutchin (center, light brown shirt) was instrumental in the historic campaign to bring union rights to the Amazon Staten Island Facility, the first such victory in the history of the trillion-dollar company.. He is lending his insights and support to...
Starbucks, Amazon Wins Inspire Organizing Everywhere
Summer of Possibility: Starbucks and Amazon Wins Inspire Organizing at Trader Joe's, REI, Target, and AppleLabor Notes5 July 2022Written by Dan DiMaggio and Angela Bunay.Baristas from across the country gathered at the Labor Notes Conference this month. As more stores...
Happy Independence Day, Machinists
Happy Independence Day, MachinistsGoIAM.org4 July 2022Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Friends of the IAM, Independence Day is the day Americans celebrate freedoms and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. While many Americans will enjoy a long weekend, a...
United Negotiations Update: Job Security Talks Continue
United Negotiations Update: Job Security Talks Continue Contract negotiations continued this week in Chicago, IL. IAM and United negotiators focused exclusively on IAM members' top priority, which is job security. We are cautiously optimistic we can reach...
Spirit Delays Shareholder Decision on JetBlue, Frontier Merger
Spirit Delays Shareholder Decision on JetBlue, Frontier MergerJustice at JetBlue9 June 2022Both Frontier and JetBlue want to merge with Spirit Airlines. The Spirit Board wants a deal with Frontier, but Shareholders are looking hard at the money JetBlue is...
This Fly is About to Have a Direct Relationship With a Flyswatter
The Fly is About to Have a Direct Relationship With A SwatterJustice at JetBlue4 June 2022A recent misleading flyer by JetBlue management claims that the “direct relationship” between JetBlue management and Crewmembers is the best way to “soar highest.” The flyer...
United Contract Negotiations Update: Job Security Focus of This Weeks’ Talks
United Contract Negotiations Update: Job Security Focus in This Week's Talks 27 May 2022 This week, IAM District 141 and United Airlines management continued contract talks in Chicago, IL. The IAM Negotiations Committee began the week by presenting United...