IAM Tampa Airline Lodge 2319
Serving Tampa, Fort Myers, & Sarasota
Will meet on Tuesday, November 19, 2024
7:00pm (Executive Board)
7:30pm (Regular Membership)
At Local Lodge 2319:
Residence Inn Tampa Westshore/Airport
4312 W. Boy Scout Boulevard, Tampa, 33607
In addition to the Local Lodge conducting general business and hearing any motion lawfully brought before it the following will be on the agenda:
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Hello IAM Union Activist!
Election Day is approaching fast, and that means we need to rev up our efforts to get votes for the IAM-endorsed candidates!
Our union endorses candidates because elected officials directly impact our members, contracts, health care and retirement.
Help us engage with fellow union members about this critical election and its repercussions through a get-out-the-vote opportunity near you!
It’s easy – just find a canvassing event in your area by clicking the link below!
We want to talk with fellow union members about the candidates’ positions on key issues that will affect working people and labor unions.
There are lots of ways to help! If you’re not in the mood to knock on doors, try phone banking in-person and virtually.
With the threat of Project 2025, it is absolutely crucial to get involved and help elect the pro-labor candidates who will work for working families and fight for their rights.
Early voting and mail-in voting has already started in some states. Click here to find the early voting schedule in your state.
In Solidarity,
IAM Union
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The location of our regularly scheduled Union Meetings has changed. Starting next month the October meeting will be held at the Residence Inn Tampa Westshore/Airport at 4312 W. Boy Scout Boulevard,Tampa, 33607. The Inn is located across from the Outback Steak House in International Plaza.
We will be meeting here in Oct, Nov, Dec, 2024
Click the link below for a Google map.
Residence Inn Tampa Westshore/Airport
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At the regular meeting in November 2024 we will be having nominations for Local Lodge 2319 officers.
President (1) Committee Person (3) from TPA AA Fleet
Vice-President(1) (highest vote is Chair)
Recording Secretary (1) Committee Chair (1) AA TPA MX
Secretary Treasurer )1) Chief Steward (1) er location WN TPA, SRQ, RSW
Conductor-Sentinal (1) Committee Person (1) UA at Home RES
Trustee (3) Committee Person (1) UA TPA Stores
Committee Person (1) UA RSW CSR
Committee Person (1) UA TPA CSR ATW
Committee Person (1) TPA Ramp BTW
Committee Chair (1) UA TPA ATW/BTW
Elections for these positions will be held at the December 2024 meeting.
Nominations will be accepted only from members in good standing of Local Lodge 2319. Candidates for elective office must be members of the Local Lodge for at least 1 year at the time of nomination and free from delinquency to the Local, District and Grand Lodges.
Elections will take place on:
• Tuesday, December 17, 2024
• 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Residence Inn Tampa Westshore/Airport
• 4312 W. Boy Scout Blvd
• Tampa, FL 33607
Only members in good standing of Local Lodge 2319 will be permitted to vote in the election. Refer to: Article IV Section 3 in LL 2319 by-laws. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. to accommodate members working all shifts. If necessary, a run-off election will be held on the next regularly scheduled Lodge meeting on January 21,2025 at Residence Inn Tampa Westshore/Airport. Polls will again be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The candidate who receives the highest number of votes for office shall be declared elected.
In accordance with the IAM Constitution, any member entitled to receive an Absentee Ballot shall make written request to the Recording Secretary of Local Lodge 2319 no later than 30 days before the election. This written request must be submitted in person or sent via U.S. Mail to the Recording Secretary.
Please use the enclosed Absentee Ballot Request Form to receive your Absentee Ballot.
Request for Absentee Ballot for the December 17,2024
IAMAW Local Lodge 2319 Officer Elections
I,___Your__Name___________________________________________________________,
(Please Print)
IAMAW Book number_______________________________, am herby requesting an Absentee Ballot for the election due to the following reason(s).
Check those that apply:
o I reside more than 25 miles from a designated balloting place o I will be confined because of verified illness or on leave qualifying under US family leave laws. o I will be on vacation.
o I will be on official IAM business.
o I will be on an employer work or travel assignment. o I will be assigned to reserve military leave.
I certify that the above request is accurate.
Signed: ________________________________________________
Date: _____________________
Please complete and return this Absentee Ballot Request Form to:
Denise Schoonmaker Recording Secretary
IAMAW Local Lodge 2319
PO Box 1116
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Please click here for a pdf copy of the UA Reservation Representation map.
_UA RES UNION REPRESENTATION BY REGION – MAP
And here for the Green area Representatives.
_UA RES UNION REPRESENTATION BY REGION – GREEN
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Want to see where your Union Dues money goes.
Click the link below for a short video. Dues Explainer. https://www.goiam.org/news/latest-videos/dues-explainer/
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Member Participation Key to IAM Veterans Services Program Success
The IAM’s Veterans Services program is reporting a boost in recruitment. The program, which is under the union’s Retirees and Membership Assistance Department, was created in 2016 and continues its growth in popularity. Enrollment is up from 2,400 in July 2020 to 4,100 as of this February.
“Seeing an opportunity to increase interest and further expand the program, we wanted to ramp up our efforts by reaching out to everyone,” said IAM Retirees and Membership Assistance Director Ed Manhart, who manages the IAM’s military veteran outreach. “It’s the least we can do for their selfless acts of courage and sacrifices they made for our country.”
The program provides an extensive range of services such as the IAM Employee Assistance Program. It also offers help to veterans struggling with PTSD, mental health problems and/or substance abuse. Veterans can attend week-long seminars at the union-owned and operated Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD. One particular segment of the training helps military veterans navigate through the often-complicated and difficult tasks of filing benefit claims with the federal government. All IAM membership services are free of charge.
The IAM encourages military veterans to enroll in the program by visiting its website or submitting paper applications. In early January of this year, the Veterans Services program launched the latest veterans outreach effort by sending packets of application forms to all IAM districts and locals across the country. The project is proving successful through an increased awareness, interest and participation in this valuable IAM member service benefit.
Veterans Contact Information Sheet
IF YOU SO DESIRE YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THE FORM HERE AND MAIL TO THE ADDRESS LOCATED ON THE FORM.
If you complete the online form, please do not submit the PDF version.
Fields with a * are required to submit the form.
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The most recent local lodge by-laws have been approved and are posted. To read the entire by-law go to the About Us drop down and click on the by-laws.
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Well, if you are unable to attend a regular union meeting and you want to get credit for it you must fill out a Missed Meeting Excuse Form and turn it in to the local. Forms can be obtained from the L.L. 2319 Recording Secretary, or you can download one from the following link. Missed Meeting Excuse
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IAM District 141 & 142 EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
is here to help you when you are facing personal problems. The assistance is confidential and free. Click here or the logo below for more information, or contact Brother Chuck Krieg at ckrieg57@gmail.com
For the District 142 membership, contact Brother Paul M. Shultz at;
pm.shultz@att.net or call 704-907-3563
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Union Dues Check-Off
Some of our members have opted to forgo payroll deduction of their monthly dues, which is an option available to all. However, that does not preclude you from paying your monthly dues on time. If you elect to pay by check, please remit the full monthly amount by the first of the month. Make the check out to IAM District Lodge 142, indicate in the memo section that the dues are for IAM Local 2319. Please mail the check to;
IAM District 142
9633 48th St.
Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ. 85044
The current monthly dues rate is $76.00
If you have any questions please contact the Local Executive Board at; 816-982-6480
816-452-6646
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