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Helping Hands August: CBD
Because there is a lot of confusion around legalization of marijuanna and THC (the active ingredient in marijuanna that gives people a "high") and now - CBD oils, we cover information about CBD this month. CBD oil has been touted as a treatment for pain. The...
Don’t Be Greedy: Buddy Passes are Not a Side Hustle
As airline employees, one of the best perks of our jobs is the ability to fly everywhere for free or cheap. If we mention the type of work we do in a casual conversation, it will surely prompt an enthusiastic response, even from complete strangers. A popular t-shirt...
Local Activists Called To Action at Machinists Union Communications Conference
Who are the best people to advocate for worker’s rights? According to the Machinists Union, the answer is simple: Workers. At the biannual Machinists Union Communications Conference, a consistent message was repeated over and over: workers rights cannot exist without...
This is the Exact Second that Changed the way that Ten Thousand People Go to Work
Starting April 1st, Machinists and other employees at United will start being able to conduct day trades all the way up to four hours before they are supposed to clock in. We were able to capture images of the exact moment that process got started. Machinists and...
National Pension Fund Update
Dear United team member, We are pleased to share some good news about steps United has taken to strengthen the IAM National Pension Fund and protect your retirement benefits. Over the last several weeks, United has met with the IAM to discuss the issues facing the IAM...
What do attorneys and shop stewards have in common? A lot, according to one lawyer.
Anyone who has ever watched union shop stewards in action has probably noticed a lot of parallels between the work they do and that of a defense attorney. According to one lawyer, there are good reasons for the comparison. AJ Lindell, J.D. is a practicing attorney...
