Communicator

District 142 Encourages Participation in FAA Ramp Worker Safety Questionnaire

Dear Sisters and Brothers: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting a comprehensive evaluation of airport ramp worker safety as directed by Section 353 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. As part of this effort, the FAA has launched a national Ramp Worker Safety Questionnaire and is seeking input from the aviation professionals who […]

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Allied Aviation

Allied Aviation LGA Operational Update and Reduction in Force

Dear Sisters and Brothers: IAM District 142 has received formal notification from Allied Aviation of its intention to permanently cease its fueling operations at LaGuardia Airport and implement a reduction in force affecting all bargaining unit employees beginning on or about July 1, 2026. We understand that this news is deeply concerning for our members

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Amentum

Tentative Agreement Ratification Vote Information for IAM Members at Amentum/Customs & Border Patrol, Homestead, Florida

Dear Sisters and Brothers: Voting on the Tentative Agreement (TA) will commence on Thursday, June 11 at 1700 EST and close on Saturday, June 13 at 0500 EST. The ratification will be conducted online and will utilize the information you provided (personal email and cell phone number) to receive the voting instructions. At 1700 on

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Southwest Airlines

IAM/Southwest Airlines Official Call for Contract Proposals

Dear Sisters and Brothers: Now that the IAM has filed Section 6 openers under the Railway Labor Act for Southwest Airlines, we are ready to begin the next step in negotiating your Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA): issuing the official Call for Contract Proposals. Submitting contract proposals is a crucial way for you, as IAM members

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Swissport

IAM/Swissport PHX Ramp and Fleet Shop Steward and Local Information

Dear Sisters and Brothers: We are proud to announce that four IAM Shop Stewards from the Swissport PHX Ramp/Fleet operation have been installed by the Union and acknowledged by Swissport leadership:                                                              Earlisha Sires-Gulley                                                              George Williams                                                              Lawren Smallwood                                                              Salina Baca These four new Union Stewards will be instrumental in supporting and representing

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Amentum

Tentative Agreement Ratification Vote Information for IAM Members at Amentum/Customs & Border Protection

Dear Sisters and Brothers: Following the conclusion of negotiations and the Tentative Agreement (TA), we wanted to share the timeline and details concerning ratification. Your negotiating committee members will be available at the Homestead CBP site beginning on the morning of June 10 and continuing on June 11 until late afternoon (specific times for both

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TWU-IAM ASSOCIATION BULLETIN – June 2, 2026

Re: Upcoming Negotiations with American Airlines  TWU-IAM Association Brothers and Sisters:  The TWU/IAM Association leadership met in Phoenix, Arizona, during the week of May 25 to discuss preparations for the upcoming American Airlines contract negotiations. Throughout the week, productive discussions were held regarding the structure of the negotiating committee, the timeline for proposal submissions, and

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Southwest Airlines

IAM and Southwest Airlines Prepare to Open Negotiations

Dear Sisters and Brothers: Monday, June 1, 2026, District 142 formally notified Southwest Airlines of our intent to open Section 6 negotiations under the Railway Labor Act for our Collective Bargaining Agreement. As we begin this important process, we want to emphasize that we approach these negotiations with professionalism, optimism, and a strong commitment to

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