Dear Sisters and Brothers: Winter Storm Fern has moved across much of the United States with widespread snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures. This powerful storm has disrupted travel, caused structural damage, and led to significant power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of households and businesses. At the peak of the storm, more than 1 […]
Dear Sisters and Brothers: The Department of Transportation (DOT) recently issued guidance following a December 18, 2025, Executive Order from the President directing the Department of Justice to begin the process of rescheduling marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act. The DOT has made it very clear: nothing has changed regarding drug and alcohol testing requirements
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, a UPS freight aircraft—a McDonnell Douglas MD-11F operating as Flight 2976—departed from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) headed to Honolulu and crashed shortly after takeoff. While initial reports indicate the aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during takeoff, it will likely take many weeks or months to determine
Dear Sisters and Brothers: In the wake of recent national events, multiple companies where our members work have suspended or, in some cases, terminated employees over social media posts related to those events. These actions serve as a stark reminder: while the IAM stands firmly behind our members and provides robust job protections, every company
Dear Sisters and Brothers: We are all deeply saddened by the news of the tragic school shooting in Minneapolis on August 27, 2025. During times like these, our thoughts and feelings pull us in many directions. Your mental and emotional well-being is of utmost importance to us. We stand firmly by our commitment to support
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: District 142 has learned about the passing of one of our members from American Airlines in Boston this week. Our thoughts are with their family, friends, and coworkers who are dealing with loss and grief. Please know that you are not alone. Your union is here to support you in any
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: In light of the recent news regarding layoffs at Southwest Airlines, the IAM District 142 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) committee wants to assure our members that we are here to support you during this challenging time. We understand the uncertainty and concern that comes with such announcements, and we are committed
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: We are all devastated by the recent accident involving the PSA Airlines-operated aircraft at DCA and a military aircraft. Some of our brothers and sisters at PSA have joined me in this investigation. The IAM has a long-standing history of assisting the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in these types of
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: The tragic incident last night at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) involving American Airlines Flight 5342, operated by PSA Airlines, and a United States Army helicopter has left us shocked and heartbroken. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families and all those affected by this horrible event.
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: The scenes of devastation and desperation from the wildfires in Southern California are hard to imagine. The toll on human lives, homes, businesses, and wildlife will be felt for years. As we watch these scenes unfold on our televisions and devices, our thoughts go out to our members dealing with this