Dear Sisters and Brothers: We are pleased to announce that approximately 80 UNIFI employees who provide ground-handling and aviation services at Fresno Yosemite International Airport have overwhelmingly voted to join the IAM and District 142. These workers cited long-standing concerns, including wages stuck at the minimum level, the absence of a formal pay scale, no […]
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: The National Mediation Board (NMB) has issued its official Notice of Election in the Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines representation case. Along with the notice, the NMB has provided Sample Instructions and a Sample Ballot, all of which we are sharing here for our members’ awareness. These documents outline the NMB-administered voting process
Dear Sisters and Brothers: Your District 142 Joint Alaska–Hawaiian Negotiating Committee met with the Company last week at District 142 Headquarters in Phoenix to continue work on the Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA). The following articles were discussed: Your committee is convening this week at Local 1979 in Honolulu to prepare for the next bargaining
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: On December 8, 2025, the National Mediation Board (NMB) issued its latest status-change determinations regarding 62 individuals on the List of Potential Eligible Voters in the Alaska Airlines representation case. Both IAM and AMFA submitted requests for status changes, and the company provided additional records to support those updates. A few
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: IAM District 142 is pleased to announce that new negotiation dates for our Southwest Airlines Network Control Planners have been secured for December 10 and 11, 2025. These sessions will allow your Negotiations Committee to resume its work and continue moving this process forward. During these upcoming sessions, the Committee will
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: As we come together for the Thanksgiving holiday, IAM District 142 sincerely thanks each and every one of our members. Among all the things we can be grateful for, we are most thankful for your dedication, strength, and unwavering solidarity. We know the world today can feel scary, challenging, and filled
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: IAM District 142 is proud to announce that Scott Schlaiss has been appointed to the position of Vice President At-Large. Scott joined the IAM in November 2023 and brings with him more than a decade of experience in the airline industry. After nearly 10 years working at mainline, he gained valuable
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: IAM District 142 is proud to announce the appointment of Robert Trapanese as Vice President At-Large. Robert brings over thirty years of dedication, leadership, and service to the IAM, and his extensive experience within both his workplace and his local lodge makes him an outstanding addition to the District 142 leadership
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: IAM District 142 is pleased to announce that Jose Rosales has been appointed to serve as Vice President – McGee Air Services. Brother Rosales joined the IAM in 2019 and has been with McGee Air Services for eight years. Throughout his time with the company, he has been a dedicated advocate
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: IAM District 142 is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Hopson as Vice President – Alaska Airlines. Sister Hopson joined the IAM in 2005 and has built an impressive 20-year career with Alaska Airlines, serving as a Customer Service Agent, Lead CSA, and Scheduler. Her dedication to our members and
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