Endorsed Safety Programs

United Airlines

IAM Members at United can report safety concerns, near misses and more with the Ground Safety Action Program. All reports are shared with reps from the union and the company, as well as the FAA. (Login Required)

American Airlines

IAM Members at American can report concerns directly to union safety reps from their cellphones through the UnionSafe 141 Program.

Hawaiian Airlines

The HA Safety / Security Reporting Program is an award-winning safety program that allows all HA employees to identify and report safety, security, and operational concerns.
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Federal Safety and Regulatory Agencies

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Please report all safety incidents and concerns to airline management and union representatives as soon as possible. If you are not satisfied with the results, please follow up by filing a report with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

. Tasked with providing the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world. Ground Safety Action Program reports at United are automatically reviewed by the FAA. In addition. FAA.Gov offers access to laser reporting, hotlines, and additional resources.

National Safety Council (NSC)

The National Safety Council eliminates preventable deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the road through leadership, research, education and advocacy.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Working to prevent the transmission of diseases in the United States through travel notices, advisories, research and education.

Safety Representatives

Erik Stenberg

Safety Chairman/ AGC

estenberg@iam141.org
Cell: 224-387-6228
Office: 847-640-2222

Station Assignments:
ORDCG, M.I-UA, FTI-UA, DAY-UGE

Dennis Spencer

Director of Safety – American Airlines & Spirit Airlines

dspencer@iam141.org
Cell: (484) 630-5114

Bill Salo

Director of Safety – United Airlines

bsalo@iam141.org
Office: 847-640-2222

Ku'ulei McGuire

Director of Safety – Hawaiian Airlines

Kuulei.iam141@gmail.com
Office: (808) 723-0111

Daniel Fumar

District Safety Coordinator Stores Safety Coordinator

dfumar141@gmail.com
Cell: 209-814-8895

Michael Moser

District 141 Safety Coordinator

MMoser@IAM141.org
Cell: 980-722-4614

Mike "Bosco" Buonpastore

District 141 Safety Coordinator - American Tower

Mbuonpastore@IAM141.org
Office: (215) 260-2644

Union Safety

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Hurricane Idalia: Emergency Resources

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Here’s the Difference Between Heat Stress, Exhaustion, and Stroke

Heat-related injuries and sickness can often be hard to understand because the words used to describe them can be tricky. With hot weather warnings in the U.S., it's crucial to understand terms like heat stress, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.Here's the Difference...

Ingestion Fatality at SAT Airport Ruled a Suicide

In a tragic incident late Friday night at San Antonio International Airport, a ground crew member, David Renner, 27, lost his life after he was pulled into the engine of a Delta Air Lines plane. Firefighters and police officers responded to the event around 10:25...

Corporate Judge Blocks Paid Sick Leave Law

A federal, pro-lobbyist judge has ruled in favor of a group of major airlines, blocking the enforcement of Massachusetts’ paid sick leave law for their flight and ground crewmembers. The ruling is a blow to thousands of workers who are denied the right to earn sick...

VIDEO OF HORROR ACCIDENT AT DELTA: Latest Information

VIDEO OF HORROR ACCIDENT AT DELTA: Latest InformationSafety15 December 2022Camdyn Harris, an Atlanta-based Fleet Service Worker at Delta Air Lines who was struck and crushed by a passing lav truck while guiding an aircraft into her gate, is alive and, while severely...

Dennis Spencer Named New Safety Director for American, Spirit

Dennis Spencer Named Safety Director for American, Spirit MembersSafety18 October 2022Dennis Spencer, Safety Chairman from Local Lodge 1776, has been appointed to Safety Director for District 141, overseeing safety programs for Union Members at American Airlines and...

Hurricane Ian: Emergency Toolkit

Hurricane Ian: Emergency ToolkitIAM141 EAP28 September 2022Florida's airports are being hammered with sustained winds of over 150 mph from Ian, which is on the cusp of becoming a Category 5 Hurricane. A hurricane of this magnitude passing over an area as...

Machinists Union Supports Bill to Toughen Safety Rules for Foreign Repair Stations

Machinists Union Supports Bill to Toughen Safety Rules for Foreign Repair StationsGoIAM.org17 June 2022Washington, June 16, 2022 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) applauds the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure...