Presidents Report:
Well almost time for school to begin in Florida. Hopefully some of you have had time to vacation and spend time with your families.
It has been a busy season with many weather related delays and canceled flights. For IAM members at UAL, all but one contract are still open for negotiations. The Stock Clerks being only one to Vote yes.
At the end of month the FSCM will be holding its Conference in Orlando. Our UAL Work at Home Reservation members will be receiving training at IAM WWW center this month. Our Local will resume holding monthly meeting on third Tuesday in September. D.L. 142 will be holding Officer Nominations on the first Friday in September for all positions.
Please remember to purchase raffle tickets for the quarterly drawing to be held at the September meeting. Money raised for this raffle will benefit Christmas Toy Drive held by DL 166 . Last year 400 children received gifts from this Toy drive.
Until next month,
STAY STRONG, STAY SAFE, STAY UNION
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Communiques
We received new IAM Official Circulars.
The Rancher from Fla. Sherriff’s about the work they do for youth.
The Fla. AFL-CIO per capita statement for our local.
Information about annual Guide Dogs event for Nov. 13, and 14, in Las Vegas.
Letter from G.L. dated Aug. 5, 2026, about local to gather dues information based on salaries.
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If you are a member working at United Airlines, and you have contract issues that deals with Pay, Time Off , or a Grievance, and you are a Work at Home Agent your first line of contact is Tony Cotoia. He can be reached at;
Cell: 813-546-9696
Email: tampaiamsteward.tonyc@gmail.com
If you need further assistance from the D.L. 141 then Mike Klemm President /
Directing General Chairperson at;
Office: 847.640.2222
Fax: 847.472.9326
Cell: 516.543.1854
mklemm@iam141.org
For assistance at the Grand Lodge level, Gil Simmons is the GLR representative for Tampa and he can be reached at;
(609) 605 0015
Last but not least, if you need to speak with someone from the Local, our L.L. 2319 phone number is
813-854-1471
I hope that this Information will help those new to the organization if and when they need assistance.
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