Dear Sisters and Brothers: As fireworks light up the night sky and parades fill the streets, Americans come together every 4th of July to celebrate their independence. It is a day that commemorates the birth of a nation when the thirteen colonies declared their freedom from British rule. On this Independence Day, let us take […]
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Following the membership’s rejection of the tentative agreement on June 20, 2023, the membership has had time to talk amongst yourselves, your Stewards, and your negotiating committee representatives about the issues that led to rejection. We certainly appreciate the immediate and interim feedback. To gather your feedback, your negotiating committee has
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Greetings Brothers and Sisters: We are delighted to introduce our dedicated and passionate District Lodge 142 Education Committee. Our Education Committee Chair is Al Melendez. His team consists of Yusuf Baskin, Nancy Bloom, Ian Cole, Patrick Hamilton, Guy Johnson, Candie Lewis, Mike Mead, Kyle Morris and Sherri Rodriguez. We have organized a series of training
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the untimely passing of our Brother, Dan Suafoa. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. Dan Suafoa was an exceptional individual, both professionally and personally. Throughout his career, and especially
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Our District 142 members at Swissport PHX voted YES to ratify a new contract which includes significant wage increases, longevity pay and improvements to 401k, shift premiums and work rules. Additional highlights of the newly ratified contract include: We would like to thank our members who participated in this important vote
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: With approximately 84% of eligible members participating, a significant majority of IAM District 142 members at PSA Airlines have voted NO on the tentative agreement. Your DL 142 leadership has notified the Company of these results and both the Union and the Company will now begin working on the next steps
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Negotiations resumed this week with your Union committee meeting virtually with members of Aer Lingus management in the US and Ireland. The topics covered at this meeting for the Union were the continued timeline for substantive direct negotiations to begin, job security, and future meeting dates to continue the exchange of
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Your IAM District 142 Negotiations Team has scheduled informational meetings for our membership at Swissport PHX to discuss the Tentative Agreement and answer any questions or concerns that you may have. The schedule is as follows: When: Wednesday, June 21, 2023Times: 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.Location: District 142 Offices 9633 S.
Dear Sisters and Brothers: Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is a significant holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Juneteenth traces its roots back to June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the end of slavery, almost two and
Dear Sisters and Brothers: Your District Lodge 142 Negotiations Team met with representatives from National Airlines the week of June 5, 2023, at the Sheraton Suites in Orlando, FL under the supervision of the NMB Mediator Conner Parker. We would like to thank Mr. Parker for his assistance through this process. The Company has added
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