American Dream Fading as 75% of U.S. Homes Out of Reach for Middle Class
A recent report from the National Association of Realtors and Realtor.com paints a dire picture: over 75% of homes on the market are now too expensive for middle-income buyers. According to the report, those earning up to $75,000 per year could afford just 23% of all...
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.
Machinists Union Contract Will Remain In Effect After Spirit / Frontier Merger
8 February 2022Machinists Union Contract Will Remain In Effect After Spirit / Frontier MergerAs you are aware, Spirit Airlines has entered into a merger agreement with Frontier Airlines. First and foremost, I want you to know that our newly-ratified contract with...
AROUND THE UNION: Huge Investment for IAM Aerospace Workers
Huge Investments for Machinists Union Aerospace WorkersIAM141.org2 February 2022 Qatar Airways announced this week that they would purchase 34 new Boeing 777X freighters and a surprise purchase of Boeing 737 MAX, both of which are built by IAM members. These orders...
141 Report: Safety Director for Hawaiian Airlines, Ku’ulei McGuire
141 Report: Safety Director for Hawaiian Airlines, Ku'ulei McGuireYouTube 4 Februrary 2022 Sister Ku'ulei McGuire joins the 141 Report from Honolulu Hawaii as she talks about her new position as IAM District 141 Safety Director at Hawaiian Airlines. Podcast Host...
Airlines Call For End to Mask Mandates
Airlines Call For End to Mask Mandates Legislation24 March 2022 Ten airlines and air cargo carriers are asking President Joe Biden to lift Federal mask mandates for travelers. They are also calling for an end to testing requirements for international travel. In a...
Airlines Call For End to Mask Mandates
Airlines Call For End to Mask Mandates Legislation24 March 2022 Ten airlines and air cargo carriers are asking President Joe Biden to lift Federal mask mandates for travelers. They are also calling for an end to testing requirements for international travel. In a...
JetBlue Crewmembers: Union Job Protection Can’t Come Soon Enough
JetBlue Crewmembers: Union Job Protection Can't Come Soon EnoughJustice at JetBlue15 March 2022Last week, CEO Robin Hayes wrote to JetBlue employees saying surging fuel prices threaten the airline industry's recovery from the COVID 19 pandemic. He is correct.CEO Hayes...
141 Report: New York Powerhouse Local 1322
141 Report: New York Powerhouse Local 1322 YouTube4 March 2022 This week the viewers and podcast listeners Steven K Jenkins, the new President of New York City IAM Local 1322. Brother Steven describes his early days and how he rose through the ranks to become the new...