Dear Sisters and Brothers: Please be advised that the IAM Legal Department is not involved in the District 142 grievance procedure. They do not review grievance-related emails nor take any action on them, as they have no role in this process. To ensure your grievance is properly addressed, you must follow the procedures outlined in
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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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Dear Sisters and Brothers: The National Mediation Board has issued a decisive ruling in Case No. 7669, affirming the IAM’s position and rejecting AMFA’s attempt to strip cleaners and line servicemen of their voting rights in the Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines election, the IAM wins, and AMFA loses again. In October 2025, IAM responded
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Sincerely and fraternally, John M. Coveny, Jr.President/Directing General Chair VIEW/DOWNLOAD A PDF VERSION OF THIS BULLETIN POST ON ALL IAM BULLETIN BOARDS
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Over the past several weeks, District 142 has had teams visiting stations speaking to members regarding the IAM/AMFA upcoming vote. One of the questions that continues to come up is about the retirement/medical and if it will stay or go away before the JCBA. Article 23 of the current Hawaiian contract
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: The IAM has learned that one of the three members of the National Mediation Board (NMB) is no longer in her position. At this time, it is not yet clear how this change may affect the pending representation case involving Alaska Airlines Lounge. IAM District 142 is closely monitoring the situation
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: We want to take a moment to remind everyone of the importance of using your travel pass privileges responsibly. Southwest Airlines has recently raised concerns about what they are referring to as excessive pass usage, including allegations that some passes may be misused for personal financial gain. While we know the vast
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Following discussions today with Southwest Airlines leadership, I have received confirmation from Steve Goldberg that action has been taken at all locations regarding the BEBOP program. Specifically, the company has stated that Customer Service Agents (CSAs) should not be moving bags down the jetway. This clarification is important, and we expect it
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: The IAM/Aer Lingus CBA is approaching the amendable time period. This bulletin will serve as an official call for contract proposals. All proposals are to be submitted on a contract proposal form and should be received at the District 142. When submitting more than one proposal, please use a separate form
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To All Southwest Airline Members of District 142: District 142 Leadership/General Chairs want to remind our members that all IAM represented members at Southwest Airlines have the right to have Union Representation anytime you have a meeting with leadership that may lead to discipline specifically; Article 20 C states: An employee who completes his probationary period will
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