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Mike Klemm, District 141 President, on NBC Nightly News Discussing Vaccine Mandates
IAMAW District President and Directing General Chair, Mike Klemm was among those calling for United to use incentive programs before terminations at United. IAMAW District 141 President Mike Klemm was among those interviewed in the aftermath of United Airlines'...
DOT Fines United Airlines $1.9 M for Holding Passengers on Tarmac Too Long
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']From DOT.gov The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined United Airlines $1.9 million for violating federal statutes and the Department’s rule prohibiting long tarmac delays. The airline was also ordered to cease and...
United Delays Action Against Employees With Medical or Religious Exemptions
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']Facing a lawsuit filed by six United Airlines employees, the carrier has announced that it will postpone the decision to place those with medical or religious exemptions on unpaid leave until October 15. Employees who were denied an...
United Airlines September 27 Ultimatum: Union Guidance
[supsystic-social-sharing id='4']United Airlines September 27 Ultimatum: Union Guidance As you are aware, United Airlines’ deadline of September 27, 2021, to be vaccinated against Covid-19 or face separation from the Carrier is fast approaching. We know that many of...
UGE Changes Course
3 September, 2021 UGE Changes Course Less than a week after announcing they would not mandate employee vaccinations, United Ground Express (UGE) has changed its mind and demanded that all UGE workers would need to be vaccinated to maintain employment. UGE workers who...
Airline Business Weaker Due to Delta Variant
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']While summer traffic has been promising, there are troubling signs that the profit season for airlines may have peaked early - due to the continuing Pandemic. TSA bookings year over year show positive growth throughout commercial...
