September 18, 2026

Southwest Airlines

Grievance Arbitration Award PHX-40/25 (Baggage Fees)

Dear Sisters and Brothers: District 142 is pleased to announce that we have received an award for grievance no. PHX-40/25 (Baggage Fees), which was arbitrated on April 23, 2026, in Dallas, TX. On several occasions, members reported that Skycaps were collecting baggage fees, which violates our CBA. A grievance was filed, and the arbitrator has

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IAM/Menzies Aviation ORD 474 Negotiations Update

Dear Sisters and Brothers: Your IAM District 142 Negotiating Committee met virtually with Menzies on September 16 and 17 to continue discussions on wages and the remaining open items in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). After the membership rejected the previous tentative agreement, your Committee returned to the bargaining table with a clear message: address the membership’s

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IAM/Menzies Aviation ORD 403 Negotiations Update

Dear Sisters and Brothers: Your IAM District 142 Negotiating Committee met virtually with Menzies on September 16 and 17 to continue negotiations regarding wages and the remaining open items in our Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). We are pleased to report that significant progress has been made.  While a few items still require final resolution, the gap between the parties

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