In this episode, we continue the conversation centered on the JetBlue organizing campaign and the potential impact of a union on the company.

Joined by International Representative Charlie Hines and BOS Inside organizer Richard Jarvis, Co-Host Lou Gilmore delves deeper into the reasons why ramp agents at JetBlue require a union and a clear, defined contract.

Guests: Charlie Hines, IAM International Representative, Richard Jarvis, JetBlue Inside Organizing Committee.

Producers: Brian Vega, Sound Engineer, Lou Gilmore, tech support, and editing. Ann Clifford, Crosscheck.

Funding from Alex Gerulis and Oversight by Mike Klemm.

Machinists Connections is a product of District 141 of the IAM Union, District 141 Media Department.

This week's episode takes a shift and connects with IAM Union's current organizing campaign going on at JetBlue.

Cohost Lou Gilmore has a heartfelt conversation with Andrew Garmeson and Jerrell Stephney from the JetBlue organizing campaign. Andrew is an 18-year veteran of American Airlines, having worked with the International Organizing department for the last two years. Jerrell is a current JetBlue employee and a member of the inside committee at BOS International Airport.

This episode highlights some of the struggles with organizing and the strategies the IAM uses to overcome them.

Guests: Andrew Garmeson: IAM Organizer, Jerrell Stephney: JetBlue Inside Organizing Committee.

Producers: Brian Vega, Sound Engineer, Lou Gilmore, tech support, and editing. Ann Clifford, Crosscheck.

Funding from Alex Gerulis and Oversight by Mike Klemm.

Machinists Connections is a product of District 141 of the IAM Union, District 141 Media Department.

This episode sheds light on the role and responsibilities of the office of the President of a Local. Cohost Lou Gilmore takes an in-depth dive into the responsibility of a Local President, how they work hand in hand with the Recording Secretary and Secretary Treasurer.

Special Guest Tim Nestler, who is the current President of Local 368 in Miami, Florida, joins us to shed light on this critical role on any local executive board. He also gives details on the work he has been doing within legislative and MNPL departments.

Guests: Tim Neslter, Local 386 President
Producers: Brian Vega, Sound Engineer, Lou Gilmore, tech support, and editing. Ann Clifford, Crosscheck.

Funding from Alex Gerulis and Oversight by Mike Klemm.

Machinists Connections is a product of District 141 of the IAM Union, District 141 Media Department.