Dear Sisters and Brothers: Friday marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States. On that morning, commercial aircraft were used as weapons against the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and, because of the courage and sacrifice of the passengers and crew aboard
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: District 142 will host two Shop Steward Engagement webinars for our Southwest Airlines members on Thursday, September 17, 2026. These sessions are being conducted by the District 142 Education Committee and are designed to help Shop Stewards stay informed, educated, and up to date on contractual issues affecting their properties, while
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: District 142 will host a Shop Steward Engagement webinar on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, for our members at Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The webinar is being conducted by the District 142 Education Committee and is an important opportunity for Shop Stewards to stay informed, educated, and up to date on
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: With the overwhelming number of violations surrounding the outsourced reservations center and the Company’s continued support of these actions, we have filed for arbitration and are awaiting dates to bring this issue before the System Board of Adjustment. We would like to express gratitude to the membership for the sustained vigilance
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Jenny Lupton of Moore, Oklahoma. While Jenny was not a member of IAM District 142, she was a fellow union member of TWU Local 556 and a valued member of our airline family, having devoted 26
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Following the rejection of the Tentative Agreement (TA) last week, the Union has secured a short-term extension from the Company to allow two primary things to happen. The first is to ascertain the current issues with the TA using an online survey. The information and links needed for all members to
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Our thoughts are with our Sisters and Brothers, their families, and all communities affected by the Reno-area wildfires. The Hawk Fire, burning northwest of Reno in Washoe County near the Peavine Peak/Somersett area, has prompted a major emergency response involving local, state, and federal agencies. Members in the area should continue
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: District 142 has received approval from International President Brian Bryant for a special dispensation that changes how absentee ballots will be handled during the upcoming District Officer Election endorsement and General Election. Instead of absentee ballots being sent to election P.O. Boxes at each local, all absentee ballots will now be
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: IAM members at Signature Flight Support MDW have voted No on their Tentative Agreement, and overwhelmingly voted to strike, making their collective voices heard loud and clear. There are no plans to strike at this time or in the near future, and your District 142 leadership will work to secure an
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Your vote sent Unifi a clear message: Fresno workers want a strong collective voice, fair raises, consistent work rules, better benefits, and respect on the job. Unifi has posted a misleading “Railway Labor Act Notice” that claims all disputes between Unifi and its employees will be handled under the Railway Labor
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