7 July 2014, United Airlines today confirmed that 12 out of the 15 previously announced line stations will be outsourced as of 10/1/2014. District 141 and representatives from KOA, LIH and OGG were able to tentatively agree to modifications to the current collective bargaining agreement to maintain IAM-represented employees working in those locations. Informational meetings […]
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Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown Accuses United’s Smisek of Exacerbating “Race to the Bottom”
Tue. July 01, 2014 In a letter to United CEO Jeffrey Smisek, Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) questioned the airline’s recent decision to outsource certain smaller “line stations” to low-paid vendors. International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) members and staff launched legislative efforts after United Airlines announced its outsourcing strategy, which could force […]
July Monthly Meeting Canceled
Monthly Meeting I.A.M. Air Transport, Local Lodge 1731 669 N. Rocky River Dr. Berea, OH 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 2, 2014 Agenda Meeting is canceled due to the 4th of July holiday. The executive board wishes all our local members a safe and Happy Independence Day
District Elections on June 4th
I want to also remind everyone on JUNE 4, 2014, we will be holding election for a number of District Officers. These positions are the leadership of our branch of the Union. I would also like to remind everyone Above the Wing, this is an election you are eligible to vote in as of April […]
IAM Withdrawal Card for Furlough employees
Attn furlough employees see a trustee or an officer to get an application for withdrawal card. Please include your address on the back so Rich Branigan can send your card to you. Your card will be mailed after all severance / vacation ect… is done. The cost is $1.00 and our IAM Local 1731 is […]