IAM Tampa Airline Lodge 2319
Serving Tampa, Fort Myers, & Sarasota
Will meet on Tuesday, October 20, 2026
7:00pm (Executive Board)
7:30pm (Regular Membership)
at
Country Inn & Suites
4750 N. Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, Fl. 33614
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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District 142 2026 General Election – Final Endorsement Results
October 30, 2026
Dear Sisters and Brothers:
The final endorsement results for the District 142 2026 General Election are now available online at https://atd142.org/2026-general-election-final-endorsement-results/. These results reflect the endorsement vote held on October 16, 2026, in which 32 Locals were required to participate.
The final ballot for the December 11, 2026, General Election will be posted soon, along with voting information and locations for all 43 District 142 Locals. If you have not yet requested an absentee ballot for the General Election, please do so as soon as possible.
Thank you to the Local officers and members who worked the polls on October 16. Your efforts helped ensure the results were tallied and posted promptly. We also thank all members who participated in this important election for staying engaged and involved.
If you have any questions about the election, please contact the District 142 Election Tellers at D142Teller@iamdl142.org.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Zachary Coker
Secretary-Treasurer
District 142 Election Tellers
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Important Election Update
August 21, 2026
Dear Sisters and Brothers:
District 142 has received approval from International President Brian Bryant for a special dispensation that changes how absentee ballots will be handled during the upcoming District Officer Election endorsement and General Election.
Instead of absentee ballots being sent to election P.O. Boxes at each local, all absentee ballots will now be sent directly to the District 142 Election P.O. Box.
This change was made to address challenges we’ve experienced during past elections and to ensure a more reliable process across our 43 locals. With absentee voting continuing to increase, centralizing ballot collection will help protect election integrity and reduce the risk of ballot-handling issues.
If you have any questions, please contact the District 142 office.
Sincerely and fraternally,
John M. Coveny, Jr.
President/Directing General Chair
Zachary Coker
Secretary-Treasurer
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Reno Bevacqua. – UAL
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GREEN REGION STEWARDS LOCAL LODGE 2319
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For a list of Florida AFL-CIO endorsed candidates go to https://flaflcio.org
and click on COPE CONVENTION 2026
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IAM District 141 Urges Members to Disregard Unofficial Negotiations Survey
IAM District 141 is alerting United Airlines members about an unauthorized online survey currently circulating that claims to collect member input on contract negotiations.
The survey is not an official IAM District 141 survey and has not been authorized, distributed, or endorsed by the District or the negotiating committee. Any responses submitted through the survey will not be reviewed or considered as part of the bargaining process.
Members are encouraged to disregard unofficial surveys and avoid sharing personal or employment-related information through forms that have not been distributed by IAM District 141.
Official updates and member surveys will be shared only through the District’s established communication channels, including IAM141.org, verified email, and social media accounts.
IAM District 141 is currently preparing a series of official member surveys in coordination with the negotiating committee. These surveys will help gather member priorities and guide negotiations as bargaining with United Airlines continues. Members are encouraged to participate when the official surveys are released. Every response will help ensure members’ voices are reflected at the bargaining table.
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This quarters Fundraiser Raffle was won by Sister Kin Gralla.
The West Central Florida Federation of Labor raffle was won by Dist.142 Safety and Security Director Brother Brian Splodko, who donated the winnings back.
The next raffle will be held at the regular September Union meeting, See your Shop Steward now to purchase tickets.
Thank you in advance for your participation.
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UNDERSTANDING MNPL
Click on the link below for an easy to follow explanation on UNDERSTANDING MNPL
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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 $81.00
If you have any questions please contact the Local Executive Board at; 816-982-6480
816-452-6646
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