Robert Rodriguez

Southwest Airlines

IAM/Southwest Airlines Official Call for Contract Proposals EXTENSION

Dear Sisters and Brothers: Due to the strong interest following our recent online proposal writing webinar, and to ensure that all participants have sufficient time to contribute and have their voices heard, we are extending the proposal submission deadline to July 12, 2026. To date, we have received approximately 300 submissions, compared to more than 2,000 submissions during

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District 142 PDGC Member Engagement Webinar on Feb 18, 2026 to be rescheduled soon

Dear Sisters and Brothers: Due to the technical issues with Microsoft Teams, we are going to reschedule the webinar for today to a date in the near future. Please watch for an update in the coming days.  Thank you for your understanding and patience. John M. Coveny, Jr.President/Directing General Chair

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IAM Air Transport Territory Visits Lufthansa Technik Workers in Puerto Rico and Reaffirms Commitment as Contract Talks Resume

Dear Sisters and Brothers: Leaders from the IAM Air Transport Territory recently visited Lufthansa Technik workers in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, to officially welcome the group to the IAM Air Transport Territory and to congratulate members for standing strong against a decertification effort and voting to remain in the IAM Union. Read: IAM Union Lufthansa Technik Workers

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Southwest Airlines

IAM/SOUTHWEST AIRLINES NCP NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE

Dear Sisters and Brothers: Negotiations resumed on December 10 and 11, 2025, focusing on:• Article 5 – Classifications (including AI/Artificial Intelligence)• NCP Time Off Language• Article 27 – Wages Following the IAM’s proposed PTO language, the Company introduced a counterproposal: LOU 13 – NOC Customer Planner Time Off Program. We appreciate your participation in the

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Southwest Airlines

Mass Suspension and Warnings of Employee Travel Privileges

Dear Sisters and Brothers: IAM District 142 has officially submitted a General Grievance to Southwest Airlines regarding the recent mass suspension and warnings of Employee Travel Privileges without transparency, evidence, or due process. The Company issued blanket suspension letters and warnings alleging “suspicious activity” involving NRSA guest passes, yet failed to provide any evidence or reasonable opportunity to respond.

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