Dear Sisters and Brothers: Memorial Day is the day we set aside every year to honor and remember those who have died in service to our country. Those women and men who made the ultimate sacrifice and secured and enabled the freedoms which we continue to enjoy as a nation. Memorial Day has existed in […]
DISTRICT 142 HONORS MEMORIAL DAY Read More »
Dear Sisters and Brothers: In April 2025 District 142 held a Special Election nomination that was across the entire district to determine if an endorsement vote would be needed. It was determined at that time, that an endorsement vote would be needed and was held on May 16, 2025. The outcome of the vote was
2025 D142 Special Election – Endorsed Nominees in Each Local Read More »
Dear Sisters and Brothers: Local General Chair Vice President – At Large Trustee 845 Jesse Wilson Sandy Field Mark Strength Todd Roan Sean Holland Jennifer Araujo 1487 Jesse Wilson Sandy Field Mark Strength Todd Roan Sean Holland Jennifer Araujo 1886 Cynthia “Cindy” Graham Fabiola Lipeles Brian Rippy Laura Laurel Sean Holland Kendall
DISTRICT 142 ENDORSEMENT RUN-OFF VOTE RESULTS Read More »
Dear Sisters and Brothers: You are cordially invited to join this month’s member engagement webinar with me, the District 142 Executive Board, and staff members on Thursday June 5, 2025, at 06:00 p.m. AZ MST. We keep hosting these webinars every month because we believe they are a valuable tool for delivering pertinent information and
DISTRICT 142 MEMBER ENGAGEMENT WITH PDGC JOHN M. COVENY, JR. JUNE 5, 2025 Read More »
Dear Sisters and Brothers: Thank you to everyone who participated in the endorsement vote on May 16, 2025. As soon as we have certified election results, we will post the results to the entire Membership. Your support and solidarity are greatly appreciated. Sincerely and fraternally, John M. Coveny, Jr.President/Directing General Chair cc: R.Johnsen, General Vice-President,
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Your District 142 Joint Alaska-Hawaiian negotiating team opened Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA) negotiations with the company this week at the Horizon GO building in SeaTac, Washington. Your Committee presented to the Company and discussed the following articles: Preamble, Purpose of Agreement, Savings Clause, and Seniority. We are pleased to report
IAM DISTRICT 142 OPENS JOINT NEGOTIATIONS FOR ALASKA COPS AND RSSA, AND HAWAIIAN COSFP Read More »
Dear Sisters and Brothers: With the representation vote for mechanic and related employees at Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines approaching, we know that many members have questions about the process and timeline, from the announcement of the merger to the actual vote. All procedures related to union representation following a merger are governed by the
NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD ARTICLE 19 MERGER PROCEDURES OVERVIEW Read More »
Dear Sisters and Brothers: The IAM has learned that the Airline Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) filed for Single Carrier Status this week with the National Mediation Board (NMB) regarding the mechanic and related groups involved in the Alaska–Hawaiian merger. The NMB must initiate an investigation to officially determine whether a single transportation system exists between
AMFA FILES FOR SINGLE CARRIER STATUS FOR ALASKA-HAWAIIAN MERGER Read More »
Dear Sisters and Brothers: It has come to the attention of District 142, that some members are having issues casting their absentee ballot for the upcoming D142 special election endorsement to be held on 5/16/2025. If you or know someone having this issue, please reach out to our election tellers at or call the D142 office.
DISTRICT 142 CASTING OF SPECIAL ELECTION ABSENTEE BALLOT Read More »
Dear Sisters and Brothers: District 142 Flight Safety Committee members were honored to once again accompany a special team of students from Aviation High School (AVHS) in Long Island, NY, to the 2025 Aerospace Maintenance Council Competition in Atlanta, GA. Aviation High School instructors and chaperones Elizabeth Parks and Peter Ng joined District 142 Flight
