Communicator, Author at District 142

NMB Issues Status-Change Rulings in Alaska/Hawaiian Representation Case

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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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IAM/Southwest Airlines Network Control Planners Updated Negotiation Dates

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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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Thanksgiving Message from IAM District 142

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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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IAM District 142 Appoints Scott Schlaiss as Vice President At-Large

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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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IAM District 142 Appoints Robert Trapanese as Vice President At-Large

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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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IAM District 142 Appoints Jose Rosales as Vice President McGee Air Services

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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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IAM District 142 Appoints Melissa Hopson as Vice President Alaska Airlines

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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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IAM District 142 Appoints Ignacio Salim as Vice President At-Large

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Dear Sisters and Brothers: IAM District 142 is proud to announce the appointment of Ignacio Salim as Vice President At-Large. Brother Salim first joined British Airways at JFK in July of 1985 and, after completing his probationary period, became a proud member of IAM Local 1894 in September of that same year. Over four decades

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IAM District 142 Appoints Boris Kochanoff as General Chair

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Dear Sisters and Brothers: IAM District 142 is proud to announce the appointment of Boris Kochanoff as a General Chair, effective December 1, 2025. Brother Kochanoff brings more than a decade of dedicated union service, grievance experience, and a long-standing commitment to the members of District 142 at American Airlines. Brother Kochanoff has served on the

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IAM/ALLIED AVIATION SAT, LGA, DCA NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE

Allied Aviation, News / Communicator

Dear Sisters and Brothers: Your IAM District 142 representatives met with Allied Aviation Leadership on Monday, November 24, 2025, via Zoom. Mediator McGuckin was present to help facilitate the discussions and keep the process moving forward. The sessions were productive, with extensive dialogue focused on the economic proposals for our members in San Antonio (SAT),

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