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The Furloughs at United are Illegal
United management is violating the CARES Act and the RLA and purposely violating our contracts during this illegal, furlough from full-time to part-time. I’ve been with United Airlines for nearly 30 years. I’ve unfortunately been involved with numerous furloughs, all...
Senator to United: Put CARES Act Money in Paychecks, or Give it Back
Senator Josh Hawley issued a warning to United Airlines: use the $5 Billion of CARES Act money to keep your workforce intact… or give the money back. In a series of Tweets, the Republican Senator from Missouri explained how he was approached by several IAMAW members...
United Executives Want to Take Taxpayer-Funded Employee Paycheck Support for Themselves. This Texas Congresswoman Says No.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has come out in support of the airline workers at United Airlines targeted for furloughs by United Airlines after the carrier accepted billions in taxpayer-funded support to avoid job cuts. "The CARES Act and the Paycheck Protection...
“This is Why We’re Fighting.” IAMAW District 141 President Klemm Addresses United’s Violation of the CARES Act
Incoming United CEO Kirby Initiates Forced Layoffs, Violates Contracts While Taking Billions of Taxpayer-Funded Airline Bailout Money. This morning, United Airlines announced it will cut the pay and benefits of all full-time IAM members at United Airlines. Not only is...
New COVID-19 Safety Measures at United
District 141 has just been informed that United Airlines, in an effort to reduce the risk of possible transmission of any virus to our agents who interact with customers, will be installing personal barriers made of Plexiglas in the areas where our agents are most...
VIDEO: Make a Face Cover With a Uniform Scarf
CDC recommendations updated to include face coverings. The Centers for Disease Control continue to study the spread of coronavirus in the United States. Last week, they updated recommendations for people in situations where social distancing can be difficult, such as...
