December 14, 2019 Sisters and Brothers, Over the past several weeks, the Association, the NMB and American Airlines have been working to reach the tentative agreement our members have been promised and rightfully deserve. As most of you know, we also agreed to limit communications in a manner that would not create more rumor or innuendo from either side. Management [Read More..]
December 12, 2019 The election results for the Fleet Service and Maintenance & Related Grievance Committees are now in. Congratulations to all those members elected and reelected in todays elections and Thank You to all of our Grievance Committee members for the last two years of outstanding service to our membership. Results Below: District 141 – Fleet Service: Chair- John [Read More..]
December 11, 2019 Earlier this year, District Lodge 142 saw the culmination of a protracted battle over protecting the rights of work we have a contractual right to perform. The case involved CLT Stores work and was discovered by some very diligent CLT Stores members who subsequently engaged their local IAM Stewards in the filing of the instant grievance. The [Read More..]
Congratulations are in order for Roger Thompson on his retirement. Roger retired Tuesday, December 3, 2019 with a ceremony at the Charlotte Heavy Maintenance Hangar. He worked as a Lead Mechanic on 2nd Shift in the Composite Shop. Roger began his career in aviation maintenance in 1967 and went to work for Piedmont Airlines in 1973. He received the Charles [Read More..]
General Vice President Sito Pantoja is proud to announce the appointment of Sean Ryan and Gil Simmons as the Transportation Department’s newest Special Representatives. Sean Ryan initiated into IAM Local Lodge 2444 in April 1985 when he was hired by Piedmont Airlines in Norfolk VA. He served as Grievance Committee Chairman from 1990-2008. In 1995, he was appointed and later [Read More..]
We would like to wish all the members of Victory Lodge 1725 and their families a very Happy Thanksgiving. What are we thankful for here? We are thankful for YOU! Our members are our union and our local. If you are traveling this holiday please be safe and save us a piece of pumpkin pie! Fraternally, Victory Lodge 1725 Executive [Read More..]
November 26, 2019 The following letter was sent to Brent Cagle, Aviation Director at CLT by Women’s/Human Rights Committee Chair Renae Miller: To whom it may concern, In light of the recent events involving the white van lurking around catering, it is at this time I ask that ALL airport employees receive training on how to recognize Human Trafficking. Charlotte [Read More..]
November 25, 2019 The Association leadership has pursued continuing negotiations on American Airlines with or without the presence of the National Mediation Board (NMB) with some limited success. After our last negotiating session closed November 15, we asked the Company to agree to meet this week. They declined. The National Mediation Board has announced scheduled mediation dates for the first [Read More..]
December 12, 2019 The election results for the Fleet Service and Maintenance & Related Grievance Committees are now in. Congratulations to all those members elected and reelected in todays elections and Thank You to all of our Grievance Committee members for the last two years of outstanding service to our membership. Results Below: District 141 – Fleet Service: Chair- John [Read More..]
District 141 is proud to announce the winners of the 2019 Adolph Stutz Memorial Scholarships. Skye Balfour, daughter of United Airlines CSR Julie Balfour, a member of Detroit Air Transport Local 141 earned the top $2,000 prize. The topic for this year’s scholarship competition was “How can our Local Lodges better serve our communities?” Skye wrote a poignant essay narrating [Read More..]
Just days after Florence slammed into the North Carolina coast, the monstrous storm’s havoc continues to spread across much of the eastern United States. With a toll of more than 30 lives lost and floodwaters rising, it will take months to assess the brunt of its impact.
Hurricane victims include Machinists Union members and they need help now in the recovery process. [Read More..]
DISTRICT 142 LOUIS L. GRAY – ROBERT M. MOORE – FRANK SCORE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS – 2019 The officers and staff of District #142 are proud to announce one (1) award of $2,500 and five (5) awards of $1,000 each for the 2019 scholarship competition. The First Prize awardee of $2,500.00: Local Lodge 601 – Carsen Sandau The $1,000.00 Awardees are: Local Lodge [Read More..]
December 12, 2019 The election results for the Fleet Service and Maintenance & Related Grievance Committees are now in. Congratulations to all those members elected and reelected in todays elections and Thank You to all of our Grievance Committee members for the last two years of outstanding service to our membership. Results Below: District 141 – Fleet Service: Chair- John [Read More..]
12/27/2018 Effective January 1, 2019 the Benefit Fund Office (BFO) of the IAM National Pension Fund (IAMNPF) will implement a change to in the Pension Application procedures to ensure compliance with the Fund’s rules. The IAMNPF Summary Plan Description states: “You will be considered as having applied only when the Fund Office has received all parts of your completed application [Read More..]
https://www.gilsbar.com/airlineretireebenefitplan/ Dear Retiree, As an Airline industry retiree, spouse, domestic partner or survivor age 65 and over, you are now eligible to enroll in the group benefit plans through the Airline Retiree Benefit Plan. You are now eligible to elect Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision coverage and pay competitive group rates negotiated by the buying power of the Airline [Read More..]
Renaissance West STEAM Academy is holding a Winter Fest celebration December 20, 2019 from 9AM to 3PM. Grades PreK – 7th. All are Welcome! Donations are needed for non-perishable items, toys, coats, hats, scarves and gloves and gift cards of any amount. You can drop off donations at the Local Lodge or the 141 or 142 Grievance Committee Offices by [Read More..]
Have you checked out the Machinist’s Gear Store lately? At the Machinists Gear Store you will find fresh styles and the newest designs. Quality, comfort and style are featured in all these American Made products!! At the store you’ll find products such as apparel for men, women, unisex items, Young Machinists, jewelry, bags & hats and membership materials. What are [Read More..]
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