TO ALL DL 142 MEMBERS: As with most of our members, we work in the most highly regulated industry when it comes to drug and alcohol testing. Knowing what we are putting into our bodies and being able to prove that and where it came from is super important. Recently the DEA issued a warning […]
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October 15, 2024 Dear Sisters and Brothers: On September 17 & 18, 2024, Director Bud Brown and Flight Safety Committee member Kayla Felix attended an International Conference that was held specifically to address and share the latest information on all aspects of cabin air quality. This most important issue is something that can have ill
Dear Sisters and Brothers: Hurricane Beryl made landfall on Monday, July 8, 2024, near Matagorda, TX, about 100 miles from Houston, battering Southeast Texas and Louisiana with heavy rains and winds. Several deaths have already been attributed to the storm in Texas and Louisiana, and over a million power outages have been reported, including outages
Dear Sisters, Brothers and Union Family: As you know, ExpressJet has filed for bankruptcy. We want to assure you that DL 142 is doing everything we can to protect your interests at this unfortunate juncture. Our attorney Richard M. Seltzer, of the law firm Cohen, Weiss, and Simon LLP, has submitted a proof of claim
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POST ON ALL IAM BULLETIN BOARDS Dear Sisters and Brothers: Every May 31st we celebrate Flight Attendant Appreciation Day, also known as International Flight Attendant Day and World Cabin Crew Appreciation Day. This special day of recognition was first celebrated in 2015 in Canada. From there it spread to the U.S. and countries all over
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Sisters and Brothers: We know these are difficult times to be working as a flight attendant. Please continue to follow all guidance regarding COVID-19 and if you are feeling ill or experiencing any symptoms please do not come to work. If you have questions regarding attendance please contact your union representatives. The Union has contacted
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Sisters & Brothers, As you know the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAM) are members of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), which has unions from all over the world working together to protect workers’ rights on a global scale. In accordance with this work they have issued a survey regarding harassment at
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The IAM would like to take the time to recognize our incredible flight attendant sisters and brothers who provide safe, caring, dependable and efficient service each day. We would like to wish you a happy International Flight Attendant Day! Often times, we begin our days with an early report or a late duty-out all the while remaining alert and providing a
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The House of Representatives Needs to Vote YES on the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Bill H.R. 4! The House of Representatives will be putting the FAA Reauthorization Bill H.R. 4 to a vote this Thursday, April 26th. We need every IAM member to contact their House Representative and tell them to vote YES on H.R. 4.
On Tuesday, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) along with Senators Diane Feinstein (D-CA) and Edward Markey (D-MA) introduced the Cabin Air Safety Act, a bill that seeks to protect airline passengers and cabin crew from toxic cabin air. Academic research indicates that approximately 20,000 toxic fume events have occurred during the past 10 years – an
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