Breaking News Archives - Victory Local 1725 https://vl1725.org/category/breaking-news/ 3727 Rose Lake Drive Charlotte, NC 28217 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 21:24:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://vl1725.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cropped-iam-large-white-logo-e1463922602209-60x60.jpg Breaking News Archives - Victory Local 1725 https://vl1725.org/category/breaking-news/ 32 32 Proposed Updated Bid Lines For Ramp Fleet Service Spring Bid https://vl1725.org/proposed-updated-bid-lines-for-ramp-fleet-service-spring-bid/ Fri, 20 Jan 2023 20:52:57 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=7293 Attached are the possible bid line selections. The company provided these so the membership could see them and address any concerns or suggestions. Any and all comments, concerns, and complaints should go through the CLT Fleet Service Grievance Office. THESE ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. THE UNION DID NOT PUT THESE TOGETHER; THEY COME DIRECTLY FROM […]

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]]> JetBlue Ground Workers to Vote for Machinists Union https://vl1725.org/jetblue-ground-workers-to-vote-for-machinists-union/ Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:25 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=7238 Justice at JetBlueFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29,2022,WASHINGTON DC—The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today announced that the National Mediation Board (NMB), the federal agency that conducts union representation elections in the airline industry, has determined that an election for almost 3,000 JetBlue ground operations workers will take place. The voting period will […]

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]]> Machinists Union’s Coalition of Organized Retail Employees Wins Historic Organizing Campaign to Represent Towson, Md. Apple Workers https://vl1725.org/machinists-unions-coalition-of-organized-retail-employees-wins-historic-organizing-campaign-to-represent-towson-md-apple-workers/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:46:09 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=6857 EASTERN  June 18, 2022 TOWSON, Md., June 18, 2022 – Over 100 Apple store employees in Towson, Md., who recently organized into the Coalition of Organized Retail Employees (CORE), have overwhelmingly voted to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). The National Labor Relations Board vote count was announced on Saturday, June 18. […]

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]]> *MUST READ* Golf Outing Venue Change https://vl1725.org/must-read-golf-outing-venue-change/ Wed, 18 May 2022 23:31:20 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=6730 May 18, 2022 Attention all Victory Lodge members planning to participate in the Golf Outing on May 25th, 2022. There has been a change of venue. The golf outing will now take place at: RENAISSANCE GOLF COURSE (Harry L. Jones) 1525 Tyvola Rd. Charlotte, NC 28217 Shotgun start is at 8:00AM We will see you […]

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]]> David Lehive Appointed IAM Communications Representative https://vl1725.org/david-lehive-appointed-iam-communications-representative/ Fri, 15 Apr 2022 10:31:06 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=6651 April 14, 2022 IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. has appointed David J. Lehive as a Headquarters Communications Representative, effective April 14, 2022. Lehive, formerly the IAM District 141 Communications Director, is an award-winning communicator with a long history of telling worker stories and helping to develop and implement strategies that advance the goals and […]

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]]> Edison Fraser Appointed IAM Air Transport Territory Chief of Staff https://vl1725.org/edison-fraser-appointed-iam-air-transport-territory-chief-of-staff/ Fri, 15 Apr 2022 10:23:51 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=6650 April 14, 2022 IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. has appointed Edison Fraser, currently, IAM Transportation Coordinator, to serve as IAM Air Transport Territory Chief of Staff. The creation of the Air Transport Territory, which will be led by Richard Johnsen, and the appointment of Fraser are effective May 1, 2022. Fraser, a 19-year IAM member, […]

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]]> Richard Johnsen to Become General Vice President of New IAM Air Transport Territory https://vl1725.org/richard-johnsen-to-become-general-vice-president-of-new-iam-air-transport-territory-2/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:31:04 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=6628 April 7, 2022 The IAM Executive Council has taken action to create an IAM Air Transport Territory, consisting of all IAM air transport members in the United States. Richard Johnsen, currently IAM Chief of Staff to the International President, will join the IAM Executive Council as Air Transport General Vice President. The creation of the IAM […]

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]]> IAM Creates Rail Division to be Led by Josh Hartford for TCU/IAM, IAM District 19 Members https://vl1725.org/in-return-to-historic-roots-iam-creates-rail-division-to-be-led-by-josh-hartford-as-union-grows-strength-for-tcu-iam-iam-district-19-members/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=6631 April 7, 2022 IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. has appointed Josh Hartford, who has served as an IAM District 19 General Chairman since 2017, as Special Assistant to the International President for the IAM Rail Division. The Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM) and IAM District 19, which combined represent tens of thousands of railroad workers, will be charter […]

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]]> District Lodge 142 Looks to Future with New Leadership https://vl1725.org/district-lodge-142-looks-to-future-with-new-leadership/ Fri, 04 Feb 2022 22:20:27 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=6478 February 4, 2022 After an extensive interview process, IAM District Lodge 142 is moving forward with several new leaders in the air transport district. All appointments have been made under the current District Lodge 142 Trusteeship. John Coveny, a 33-year IAM member who had served as a District Lodge 142 General Chair, has been appointed District […]

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]]> IAM District Lodge 142 Trusteeship and Suspension of District Lodge 142 Elections https://vl1725.org/iam-district-lodge-142-trusteeship-and-suspension-of-district-lodge-142-elections/ Wed, 26 Jan 2022 22:46:03 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=6461 January 26, 2022 Dear Sisters and Brothers of IAM District Lodge 142, As seen in the District Lodge 142 Trusteeship letter attached, the upcoming elections are suspended for ONLY District Lodge 142 President/Directing General Chair, Vice Presidents, Trustee and General Chairs positions until further notice. For Local Lodges represented by both District Lodge 142 and District Lodge 141, […]

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