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A Slow but Steady Airline Recovery is Happening
Shares of several airlines have seen a sharp increase in value over the past week, as more travelers begin a slow return, prompting carriers to add more routes and flights to their schedules. While overall demand remains at critical levels, we now have the first clear...
The Time to Prepare is Now
May 19, 2020This communication will discuss continuing developments at United Airlines, however, I urge all District Lodge 141 members to read this update. Regrettably, United Airlines and District 141 have disagreed vehemently on how to handle the steep decline in...
United Sued Again for Furloughs After Taking CARES Act Billions Intended to Prevent Cuts to Jobs, Pay
A Maintenance supervisor at United Airlines is suing the airline for its plan to furlough thousands of administrative employees later this month. According to the complaint, Chicago-based supervisor Kenneth England was told that he must take 20 unpaid days off, and...
Ranking Republican on House Ways and Means Committee: Airline Furloughs Under CARES Act “Inappropriate.”
Representative Kevin Brady, the ranking Republican on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, has issued a statement calling furloughs by airlines like United, Delta, and JetBlue, "Inappropriate." The statement came after a union member at United Airlines...
Discussing United Lawsuit, Labor Issues with the Valley Labor Report
Mike Klemm, President and Directing General Chair of District 141 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, sits down with the Valley Labor Report to discuss labor issues in the airline industry. Hosts David Story and Jacob Morrison asked...
Machinists Union Withdraws United Lawsuit After Airline Drops Illegal Furlough Plan
The Machinists Union today withdrew its lawsuit against United Airlines after the carrier backed down from its plans to cut the pay rates of its entire full-time Fleet Service and Customer Service workgroups by reducing their hours worked. The IAM maintains the right...
