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  • IAM Union Members at Westlake Vinyls in Calvert City Strike for Fair Contract

    CALVERT CITY, Ky., Nov. 1, 2024 – Approximately 174 members of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 2781 (District 1888) at Westlake Vinyls in Calvert City, Ky., began a strike against the employer at midnight on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. On Wednesday, Oct. 30, members voted overwhelmingly against the company’s proposed contract The post IAM Union Members at Westlake Vinyls in Calvert City Strike for Fair Contract appeared first on IAMAW.

  • Striking Boeing workers to vote Monday on new proposal that would deliver 43.65% compounded wage increase, significant retirement security gains

    SEATTLE – Striking workers at Boeing have received a new industry-leading contract proposal from the company, which has been unanimously endorsed by the member-led union negotiation committee. More than 33,000 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) at Boeing locations in Washington state, Oregon, and California have been on strike since The post Striking Boeing workers to vote Monday on new proposal that would deliver 43.65% compounded wage increase, significant retirement security gains appeared first on IAMAW.

  • Casey Trees Workers Vote to Unionize and Prepare for First Contract Negotiations

    Casey Trees Workers in Washington, D.C. voted in August to unionize with the IAM in a 22-6 vote. Casey Trees was started in 2001 with the goal of restoring, enhancing, and protecting the Capitol’s canopy. In addition to beautifying the District, a robust tree canopy helps lower temperatures on streets and surrounding buildings in the The post Casey Trees Workers Vote to Unionize and Prepare for First Contract Negotiations appeared first on IAMAW.

  • Philly TCU/IAM Members are Voting their Jobs & Voting Harris-Walz

    Chief of Staff to the International President Vinny Addeo, IAM National Legislative and Political Director Hasan Solomon, TCU/IAM National Legislative Director Dave Arouca, and IAM Assistant Communications Director DeLane Adams recently visited members of TCU/IAM Locals 1351 and Local 878 who work for Amtrak in Philadelphia. Members were able to receive IAM Union for Kamala The post Philly TCU/IAM Members are Voting their Jobs & Voting Harris-Walz appeared first on IAMAW.

  • IAM GOTV Teams Canvass Philadelphia to Educate Union Member

    This past week in northeast Philadelphia, several hundred union members from various unions gathered at the Sprinkler Fitters Local 692 Hall, coordinated through the Philadelphia AFL-CIO, for its Saturday labor walk. The walks are organized to canvass the city and educate union members at their homes by dropping off materials so they can make an The post IAM GOTV Teams Canvass Philadelphia to Educate Union Member appeared first on IAMAW.

  • DISTRICT 142 EAP: SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER

    What is seasonal affective disorder? Many people go through short periods when they feel sad or unlike their usual selves. Sometimes, these mood changes begin and end when the seasons change. Many people feel “down” or have the “winter blues” when the days get shorter in the fall and winter and feel better in the The post DISTRICT 142 EAP: SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER appeared first on District 142.

  • IAM/QANTAS AIRWAYS LAX NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE

    Dear Sisters and Brothers: Your IAM District 142 Negotiation Committee met with Qantas Airways management at the Qantas hangar in Los Angeles this week. This marks the fourth time we have had direct discussions between the Company and the IAM. One Tentative Agreement was reached for Grievance Procedure, and discussions were held on the following The post IAM/QANTAS AIRWAYS LAX NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE appeared first on District 142.

  • ALASKA AIRLINES – HAWAIIAN AIRLINES TRANSITION AGREEMENT CLARIFICATION

    Dear Sisters and Brothers: Please note that the bulletin posted earlier today regarding the transition agreement between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines only applies to the Alaska COPS and RSSA groups and the Hawaiian COFPS group. The Mechanic and Related group at Hawaiian Airlines is not included in this transition agreement. The post ALASKA AIRLINES – HAWAIIAN AIRLINES TRANSITION AGREEMENT CLARIFICATION appeared first on District 142.

  • ALASKA AIRLINES – HAWAIIAN AIRLINES BULLETIN: TRANSITION AGREEMENT UPDATE

    Download/Print PDF Version of this Flyer POST ON ALL IAM BULLETIN BOARDS The post ALASKA AIRLINES – HAWAIIAN AIRLINES BULLETIN: TRANSITION AGREEMENT UPDATE appeared first on District 142.

  • DISTRICT 142 REPS VISIT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES MEMBERS IN ATL FOR RIF INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS

    IAM District 142 General Chairs Kenny Champagne and April Butler, ATL Shop Stewards Denise Sylvia, Tyrone Jones, and Terry Sykes, and EAP Reps Renita Gibbs and David Jackson held informational meetings with Southwest Airlines agents in ATL today regarding the recent announcement by the company of a reduction in force. As we work through this The post DISTRICT 142 REPS VISIT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES MEMBERS IN ATL FOR RIF INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS appeared first on District 142.