This week's episode is yet another nod to the importance of safety for our fellow members. 

Cohost Lou Gilmore sat down with the District 141 Safety Coordinator for United Brother Leroy Taylor, highlighting the hot ticket items of seatbelt usage around the system, the GSAP program, and the importance of mentorship of our young machinists.  

Credits:
Guest: Robert Taylor, District 141 Safety Coordinator United Airlines.

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 International Associations of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District 141 Media Department.

This week's episode takes another deep dive into our District 141 Employee Assistance Program.  Cohost Lou Gilmore sits down to talk with our Director of EAP, Brother Bryan Hutchinson, about the state of mental health crisis impacting all over the US.  Bryan gives significant insight into the different services that our EAP can provide to our members and their families. 

This heartfelt episode aims to raise members' awareness of the importance of mental health and the EAP's role in helping them get the help they need. 

Credits:
Guest: Bryan Hutchinson, District 141 Director of EAP.

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 International Associations of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District 141 Media Department.

This Episode features Local 1725 Safety Chairman Fred Butts.  Co-host Lou Gilmore sits down to have an impactful conversation on the GSAP program and to remind our fellow members to stay hydrated during these peak summer operations.  

Credits:
Guest: Fred Butts, Safety Chairman LL 1725 Charlotte, NC.

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 International Associations of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District 141 Media Department.

This week's Episode finds the band back together as the District 141 Media team was able to record together.  Eric, Brian, and Lou were able to catch up on the many things happening around the system. 

Our special Guest, United Committee Person Maria Tusa,  from LL2198 in Houston, joined in to provide crucial insights on the current storm conditions affecting our members in Texas.   Her valuable information not only keeps our members informed but also makes them feel valued.  

Credits:
Guest: Maria Tusa, United CS Committee Person LL 2198 Houston Texas.

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 International Associations of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District 141 Media Department.

This week's episode will help us start Mental Health Awareness Month early.  We enjoyed sitting down with Sister Kendall Tuckett from our District 141 EAP Team.  Kendall is the West Region EAP Representative with American Airlines.  She discusses her role as a regional rep and what it means to help our members navigate things for which the contract doesn't always have solutions.  This episode is sure to bridge a connection that is needed among our members.  A special thank you to District 141 EAP Director Bryan Hutchinson and our phenomenal team.  

Credits:
Guest: Kendall Tuckett, EAP West Regional Representative for American Airlines.

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 International Associations of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District 141 Media Department.

This episode gets us back into the seat with a focus on safety. Cohost Lou Gilmore is joined by special guest Dennis Spencer, the District 141 Director of Safety for American Airlines Fleet Service. Lou catches up with Dennis and his team while conducting their inaugural Safety Summit for AA members, held at LL1725 In Charlotte, NC.

Dennis, who assumed the role of Director after Brother Tony D's regiment, shares his insights on the Safety Summit, a brainchild of his team. He also underscores the importance of our newly adopted Ground Safety Action Program for the AA Fleet Service workgroup.

Credits:
Guest: Dennis Spencer, DL141 Director of Safety for American Airlines and Spirit Airlines.

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 International Associations of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District 141 Media Department.

This Episode was recorded while at the Committee Conference 2023 and featured a legendary guest.  Cohost Lou Gilmore is joined by the Director of Membership Services, Brother Frank Giannola.  Frank has much experience in various capacities and specializes in organizing and membership mobility.  Frank and Lou discuss the importance of organizing and how transportation sector employees have to organize under the Railway Labor Act. Frank gives updates on current organizing campaigns that District 141 is involved with and the pathways to their successful outcomes. 

Credits:
Guest: Frank Giannola, DL141 Director of Membership Services.

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 International Associations of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District 141 Media Department.

141 Machinist Connections is back in its second season with another fun and lighthearted episode.  Cohost Lou Gilmore sits with Brother Nolan Arnold from LL1725 in Charlotte, NC.

Nolan is an eight-year fleet service agent with American Airlines and is undoubtedly one of the many rising stars we have in District Lodge 141.  Lou and Nolan unpack many topics, including the young machinist's movement and how it will shape our union's future. 

Credits:
Guest: Nolan Arnold, LL1725 Trustee, Shop Steward, and Young Workers Committee Chair.

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 International Associations of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District 141 Media Department.

On this episode of the Machinists District 141 Connections, we're joined by Frank Casciato and Dan Brin from Bleiweiss Communications to discuss the Adolf Stuz Memorial Scholarship Essay Contest with District Lodge 141. This scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their writing skills and earn financial support for their education. Frank and Dan share valuable insights and tips for students interested in applying for the scholarship and discuss the importance of education and community involvement. Whether you're a student or simply interested in learning more about the scholarship and the extraordinary work being done by District Lodge 141, this episode is not to be missed!

For more information, click this link to sign up and participate.  https://iam141.org/scholarship-contest-is-nearly-here/


Credits:
Guests: Frank Casciato, Executive Vice President, BCI; Dan Brin Managing Editor, BCI
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 International Associations of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District 141 Media Department.

In this episode of “Connections,” hosts Lou Gilmore, Eric Price, and Brian Vega explore the Machinist Union with special guest Derrick Monk, a District Lodge 141 Trustee, Grievance Committeeman, and Pastor. They discuss the union’s history, challenges, and strategies to protect workers’ interests. Derrick also shares his journey as a Pastor and his non-profit organization’s initiatives to empower the community. The episode concludes with a call to action to support labor movements and stand in solidarity with workers fighting for their rights. Brother Monk is the personification of our motto of " Justice on the Job and Service to the Community. 

Credits:

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 International Associations of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District 141 Media Department.