Communicator

DISTRICT 142 EDUCATION COMMITTEE – REQUEST FOR TRAINING LETTER

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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Dan Suafoa

DISTRICT 142 MOURNS THE LOSS OF GENERAL CHAIR BROTHER DAN SUAFOA

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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PSA Airlines

IAM MEMBERS AT PSA AIRLINES VOTE NO FOR TENTATIVE AGREEMENT

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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Swissport

IAM/SWISSPORT PHX TENTATIVE AGREEMENT INFORMATIONAL MEETING SCHEDULE AT DISTRICT 142 OFFICES

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.

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JUNETEENTH 2023

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

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Swissport

IAM/SWISSPORT PHX TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REACHED

Dear Sisters and Brothers: Your IAM District 142 Negotiating Committee has reached a Tentative Agreement with Swissport PHX. This new tentative agreement includes significant wage increases, longevity pay, updated 401k, and improvements to work rules and shift premiums. Here are the highlights of the new tentative agreement: The Redline Tentative Agreement is available with this

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PSA Airlines

IAM/PSA AIRLINES MEMBERSHIP UPDATE – TA MEETING INFORMATION Q&A

Dear Sisters and Brothers: Virtual meetings were conducted this week virtually via the Zoom platform. For everyone that took the time to attend and participate, your negotiating committee thanks you. Below is a Q&A list by topic from the meetings this week. CONTRACT QUESTIONS VOTING QUESTIONS All of the voting information contained above has been

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