Here’s What Could Happen if UAW Wins a 4-Day Workweek for Automakers
The United Auto Workers are currently engaged in a historic, nationwide strike action in pursuit of fair wages and ending the chronic exploitation of American manufacturing workers. Among the workplace improvements the union is seeking may seem far-fetched: a...
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.
Machinist Union Members in Chicago Raise Money, Awareness for Guide Dogs
Machinist Union Members in Chicago Raise Money, Awareness for Guide DogsGuide Dogs of America13 April 2022On Wednesday, Machinists Local 1487 in Chicago, Illinois, held its annual bowling charity to benefit Guide Dogs of America. Guide Dogs of America is the...
United Stores Key Focus at Quarterly Meeting
Machinists Union Meets With United Management to Discuss Stores' Operations at the AirlineUnited Airlines11 April 2022The Machinists Union and United Airlines met last week to discuss issues related to the airline's warehousing operation, known as "Storekeeping," or...
141 Report: Sky Harbor’s Cookout
141 Report: The Sky Harbor Memorial CookoutYouTube 8 April 2022 141 Report | This week's 141 Report meets with the Sky Harbours' (Local 2559) Don Carbonneau Cookout in Phoenix, AZ. Our Viewers and Listeners get to hear from over six guests in this 14-minute video. We...
Union Members (And Only Union Members) Have Merger Protections
Union Members (And Only Union Members) Have Legally-Binding Merger ProtectionsJustice at JetBlue21 April 2022The benefits of a Union Contract: legal protections in the event of a merger.JetBlue’s bid to acquire and merge with Spirit Airlines comes with many questions...
2022 Officer Nomination Results
2022 Officer Nominations In accordance with District 141 ByLaws and all other governing rules, District 141 held nomination votes at each constituent Local Lodge for eligible District officers. The list below contains the results of that nomination process. Listed are...
141 Final Report: Union vs non-Union
141 Final Report: Union vs Non-Union YouTube15 April 2022 141 Report | Join us on the 141 Report this week as host Dave Lehive talks to Local 2508 Orlando United Airlines Committee Chair Gene Betty and Committee person Diego Veron in his final district interview. The...
Richard Johnsen to Become General Vice President of New IAM Air Transport Territory
Richard Johnsen to Become General Vice President of New IAM Air Transport Territory GOIAM.org7 April 2022 The IAM Executive Council has taken action to create an IAM Air Transport Territory, consisting of all IAM air transport members in the United States. Richard...