District Affiliates – IAM Local 1487

Step into the heart of our community at IAM Local Lodge 1487, where District’s 141 and 142 come together in a powerful amalgamated representation. Embrace the unity and strength of our Local as we work together to support and empower our members. Welcome to a place where solidarity and camaraderie thrive – welcome to Local Lodge 1487.

District 141

District 141 serves members from American Airlines (Tower Planners and Ramp), United Airlines, and United Ground Express at ORD. Click each airline below to get information about their Contract, Grievance Committees, and Shop Stewards!

American Airlines United Airlines UGE

District 142

District 142 serves our members from both Midway and O’Hare! Click each Airline below to get information about their Contracts, Grievance Committees, and Shop Stewards!

Alaska Airlines

American Airlines Maintenance Instructors

British Airways

Menzies Aviation

Signature Flight Support

Southwest Airlines

The IAM Air Transport Territory, which includes IAM District 141 and IAM District 142, represents more than 100,000 air transport members. The IAM is the largest air transport union in North America.

International Air Transport Territory Representative

Kris Hannah

learn more about Kris here

International Grand Lodge

IAM Union, TCU/IAM Stand with Striking Long Island Rail Road Members Fighting for Fair Contract May 16, 2026

The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) and Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM) are standing in full solidarity with IAM and TCU/IAM members on strike at the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), alongside fellow union workers in a coalition representing 3,500 railroad employees. The strike began at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, May 16 after […]

IAM Union Applauds Senator Baldwin for Strong Support of American Shipbuilding May 14, 2026

The IAM Union thanks U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin for her continued leadership and strong support for revitalizing America’s domestic shipbuilding industry and protecting union jobs across the maritime sector. Baldwin recently joined U.S. Sens. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) in calling on President Trump to stand firm against China’s unfair […]

IAM Union Joins Launch of USA Shipbuilding Coalition to Rebuild America’s Shipbuilding Strength May 14, 2026

The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), as a member of the newly-formed USA Shipbuilding Coalition, is helping to lead the charge in pressing Congress to save the nation’s shipbuilding industry through measures like the SHIPS for America Act. The joint industry-union coalition brings labor and management together in a unified effort […]