February 2, 2026

NLRB Denies Unifi’s Appeal – IAM Victory Clears Path to Bargaining

Dear Sisters and Brothers: The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has rejected Unifi Aviation’s request for review, fully affirming the IAM’s victory in the representation election. The Board reiterated that it, not the National Mediation Board (NMB), has jurisdiction over airport contractors, consistent with prior Swissport rulings. With certification confirmed, the IAM is now legally […]

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Federal Funding Lapse Temporarily Halts NMB Operations in Alaska–Hawaiian Representation Election

Dear Sisters and Brothers: The IAM has been notified that the National Mediation Board (NMB, the federal agency responsible for administering the Alaska Airlines–Hawaiian Airlines representation election (R-7672) is currently shut down due to a lapse in federal funding. The U.S. Congress has not passed full federal appropriations for this period. Without an enacted budget

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