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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