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IAM District Lodge 141 this week held its annual Committee Conference in New Orleans, LA. IAM grievance committee members representing IAM 141 members from United Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Philippine Airlines and Spirit Airlines convened to discuss the most pressing issues facing workers at the nation’s top airlines. Featured speakers included International President Robert
Read moreOver 300 IAM members descended on Capitol Hill this week, with IAM Transportation members leading the charge and pressuring Congress to support legislation that improves the working conditions of IAM members who work on the nation’s railroads and in commercial aviation. Hundreds of members in Congress were visited by IAM Transportation members and came to
Read moreIn late 2015, Alvin Livingston, was charged by the carrier, Union Pacific, and withheld from service. An investigation was conducted, and Brother Livingston was dismissed on October 28, 2015. Feeling wrongfully terminated, Livingston, a 15-year member of District 19 Local Lodge 1338, turned to his union for help. General Chairman Heath Jacobs represented Brother
Read moreWatch IAM District 141 Vice President Bill Wilson tell American Airlines President Robert Isom that American’s latest contract proposals are unacceptable during a recent town hall meeting in Philadelphia.
Read moreA Southwest Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Philadelphia this morning after an uncontained engine failure blew out a window and injured several people on board the aircraft. “The IAM extends its heartfelt compassion to the passengers and crew from Southwest Airlines Flight 1380,” said IAM General Vice President Sito Pantoja. “Three members
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