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On December 6th, the Department of Justice cleared the way for the Alaska-Virgin America merger to take place. This Wednesday, December 14th, the merger closed making Virgin part of Alaska
Washington D.C., December 6, 2016— The Department of Justice (DOJ) today cleared the way for the merger between Alaska Airlines and Virgin America. Following the DOJ’s announcement, Alaska Airlines immediately
Washington D.C., September 21, 2016—The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today announced its support of the proposed Alaska Airlines-Virgin America merger. The IAM initially withheld its support
Click To View Documents: Rep. Garamendi’s Airline Customer Service Letter to DOT & DOJ.pdf (999KB); International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 9000 Machinists Place Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-2687
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today announced it reached agreement on a first contract and a voluntary recognition agreement for approximately 25 Fleet Service workers
IAM District 142 Settles Alaska Airlines Outsourcing Grievances IAM District 142 today announced it has reached a settlement with Alaska Airlines regarding grievances filed due to the outsourcing of Ramp
HMO Arbitration Kaiser South reconvened for the second day of testimony on July 7, 2016 at the DoubleTree SeaTac, Seattle, Washington. In attendance were Chairman John B. LaRocco, Board Members
After the announcement last Monday, April 4th, of Alaska Airlines acquiring Virgin America, there have been many questions. One that was answered this week was, “When can Alaska employees fly on
Fresh off a two-week recess, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell kicked off today’s session by getting the legislative ball rolling on the Senate’s FAA bill. McConnell moved to proceed to
As the largest union in the airline industry, the IAM has led the fight to protect Customer Service Agents from assault by hostile customers. We need our IAM members to
Early this morning, Alaska Airlines announced they were the successful bidder for the purchase of Virgin America Airlines. As we have said before, it seems the airline consolidation is still
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today assured its members that Alaska Airlines’ new ground handling company will not displace IAM-represented workers in any location where
THANK YOU TO ALL IAM MEMBERS!!! GREAT DAY ON CAPITOL HILL! THANK YOU IAM LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT!! BOTH THE ASSAULT AMENDMENT AND THE 10 HOUR REST RULE FOR FLIGHT ATTENDANTS
On Wednesday January 20, 2016, the Arbitration was held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Seattle Washington. In attendance was: Arbitrator John LaRocco; Board Member for the Union Isabel Dukes;
General Chair Jackie Fay meets with Southern California Chief Shop Steward Rachael Ackerman and the Alaska Airlines Customer Service Agents in SNA (Orange County, CA) on Wednesday, November 4th.
HMO arbitration is scheduled for January 20, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. The arbitration will be conducted by Arbitrator John LaRocco of Sacramento, California and counsel for the Union is Jeff
