District 141
Part of the world’s largest airline workers union
- Contracts
District 141 negotiates and enforces contracts for four major airlines — United Airlines, US Airways, Philippine Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Mileage Plus
The recently ratified Hawaiian Airlines contract is highlighted by a fifteen percent wage increase over time, along with improvements in job security and benefits. This is the first and only contract to be negotiated by current District 141 officers.
Still in negotiation is the contract at United Airlines. In 2011, the US Airways contract becomes amendable. Both contracts were negotiated under the direction of previous district officers, some of whom are no longer with District 141.
- Enforcement
District 141 is part of a larger organization comprised of a grand lodge and numerous local lodges. This structure is unique compared to other well known unions. Local lodges within District Lodge 141 are often located in the same town where workers work, compared to other unions whose locals may be in the next state.
- Democracy
Members of District 141 choose district officers in elections, and Members vote to ratify or reject contracts. At other unions, “business representatives” are appointed to reach deals with corporations.
- Dues
District 141 does not set the dues rate for District 141 Members. A formula for determining dues comes from the grand lodge.
‘Welcome’ from the PDGC
We hope you find IAM141.org informative and useful, and that you return often. District 141 recognizes it is always in the best interest of Members to have an ongoing exchange of information.
Early in our first eighteen months in office, we introduced the new, continuously updated IAM141.org. We also gave the Messenger newsletter its new, very updated look and quarterly format.
All this was done in house using the imagination, skills, and abilities of District 141 Members, at a production cost savings of more than forty percent compared to the costs of the preceding decade.
As we took office in District 141, we also welcomed our new President in Washington, with anticipation of improved relationships with the government agencies that affect us the most – the Department of Transportation, Department of Labor, and National Mediation Board (NMB) being at the top of that list. For the first time in almost a decade we looked forward to working with, instead of against, the Administration. Significantly, we saw the NMB change its rules to make it easier, and more fair, for those wanting a union to elect to have a union.
The year 2010 continues to be personally challenging for us all with ongoing negotiations between District 141 and United Airlines, and 2010 became more complicated with the announced merger of United and Continental Airlines.
The opportunity to improve the work life of District 141 Members remains real and attainable.
A part of that success depends on our ability to communicate clearly with each other – the Members telling leadership what is important to them, and the leadership responding and keeping everyone advised as to what is possible. We are pleased that this website and newsletter give us the opportunity to deliver that communication.
Please take the time to look around IAM141.org. Feel comfortable and free to give us your reaction, comments, and suggestions for improvement. Come back often as we continue to change and improve.
MAILING, SHIPPING,
and Physical Address
Air Transport District Lodge 141
1771 Commerce Drive, Suite 103
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 top
PHONEs
Phone: 847-640-2222
FAX: 847-640-2277
Hotline:
1-800-411-6069
More Contact Options
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