Important Letter from the United Labor Coalition
Important Letter from the United Labor Coalition Just over one year ago, the United Airlines Labor Coalition raised its concern over United’s codeshare agreement with Emirates Airlines, based partly on accounts of unfair labor practices and employee intimidation in...
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.
New Labor Board: Giving Unions a Fair Shake
New Labor Board Outlook Gives Unions a Fair ShakeIAM Journal26 May 2022The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is the governing body that regulates labor law outside the transportation industry, which is governed by the National Mediation Board under the Railway...
Watch as Apple Workers Make History with the Machinists Union
Watch as Apple Workers Make History With the Machinists and Aerospace UnioniMail23 May 2022Find out why Apple Workers in Maryland are Organizing with the Machinists Union.The Apple Coalition of Organized Retail Employees (CORE), a group of Apple retail employees in...
United Negotiations Update: United Management Not Listening
United Management Not Listening; No Progress Made 21 May 2022 IAM District 141 and United Airlines management this week continued expedited negotiations in Chicago. Unfortunately, no progress was made towards reaching the industry-best contract that IAM members...
Watch as Apple Workers Make History with the Machinists Union
Watch as Apple Workers Make History With the Machinists and Aerospace UnioniMail23 May 2022Find out why Apple Workers in Maryland are Organizing with the Machinists Union.The Apple Coalition of Organized Retail Employees (CORE), a group of Apple retail employees in...
United Negotiations Update: United Management Not Listening
United Management Not Listening; No Progress Made 21 May 2022 IAM District 141 and United Airlines management this week continued expedited negotiations in Chicago. Unfortunately, no progress was made towards reaching the industry-best contract that IAM members...
JetBlue Launches Hostile Takeover Bid for Spirit
JetBlue is Launching a Hostile Takeover of Spirit Justice at JetBlue21 April 2022Earlier this month, Spirit Airlines rejected an offer by JetBlue to purchase the airline in a $33 per share, all-cash bid, preferring a merger with Frontier instead. On Monday, JetBlue...
May Helping Hands: Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Illness
EAP Peer Volunteers: Stigma about mental health has become a very hot topic. This month we address what stigma is and some things you can do to address stigma. The Mayo Clinic has some good information that is included. As EAP peer volunteers we can have an impact on...