Flight Attendants Archives - District 142 https://atd142.org/category/flight-attendants/ IAMAW Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:34:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://atd142.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/3-Color-IAMAW-Emblem-100x100.png Flight Attendants Archives - District 142 https://atd142.org/category/flight-attendants/ 32 32 IAM Files Proof of Claim for ExpressJet Members https://atd142.org/iam-files-proof-of-claim-for-expressjet-members/ https://atd142.org/iam-files-proof-of-claim-for-expressjet-members/#respond Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:34:04 +0000 https://atd142.org/?p=17760 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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]]> https://atd142.org/iam-files-proof-of-claim-for-expressjet-members/feed/ 0 Flight Attendant Appreciation Day https://atd142.org/flight-attendant-appreciation-day/ Tue, 31 May 2022 11:00:26 +0000 https://www.iamdl142.org/?p=10659 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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]]> COVID-19 FLIGHT ATTENDANT UPDATE https://atd142.org/covid-19-flight-attendant-update/ Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:59:07 +0000 http://www.iamdl142.org/?p=9120 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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]]> ITF Cabin Crew Violence and Harassment Survey https://atd142.org/itf-cabin-crew-violence-and-harassment-survey/ Wed, 12 Feb 2020 03:54:04 +0000 http://www.iamdl142.org/?p=8953 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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]]> INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT ATTENDANT DAY 2019 https://atd142.org/international-flight-attendant-day-2019/ Fri, 31 May 2019 14:19:17 +0000 http://www.iamdl142.org/?p=8112 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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]]> HR4.VOTE https://atd142.org/hr4-vote/ Tue, 24 Apr 2018 17:45:04 +0000 http://www.iamdl142.org/?p=6812 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. […]

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]]> Senator Blumenthal Announces Act Aimed at Combating Toxic Cabin Air https://atd142.org/senator-blumenthal-announces-act-aimed-at-combating-toxic-cabin-air/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 13:50:30 +0000 http://www.iamdl142.org/?p=5738 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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]]> 2017 IAM FLIGHT ATTENDANT CONFERENCE https://atd142.org/2017-iam-flight-attendant-conference/ Wed, 31 May 2017 20:38:17 +0000 http://www.iamdl142.org/?p=5487 Dear Sisters & Brothers: The IAM is excited to host the 2017 IAM Flight Attendant Conference. The conference is scheduled to take place on July 22 – 25, 2017 at the IAM’s William W. Winpisinger Education & Technology Center. This conference is geared toward educating our rank and file membership on the IAM and the labor movement. Just […]

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]]> Tell Congress to Give Flight Attendants Adequate Rest https://atd142.org/tell-congress-to-give-flight-attendants-adequate-rest/ Wed, 05 Oct 2016 14:51:19 +0000 http://www.iamdl142.org/?p=4003 As safety professionals and first responders, Flight Attendants are tasked with handling emergencies and caring for thousands of passengers every day. Disturbingly, study after study shows Flight Attendants are impacted by fatigue on a regular basis, negatively affecting their ability to perform safety functions in an emergency. But nothing has been done—yet. While Flight Attendants […]

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]]> The International Assoc. of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Applaud Sen. Blumenthal for introducing “Flight Attendant Fatigue” bill…. https://atd142.org/the-international-assoc-of-machinists-aerospace-workers-applaud-sen-blumenthal-for-introducing-flight-attendant-fatigue-bill/ Mon, 03 Oct 2016 13:30:16 +0000 http://www.iamdl142.org/?p=3977 BLUMENTHAL INTRODUCES BILL TO PREVENT FLIGHT ATTENDANT FATIGUE [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, introduced legislation to help prevent flight attendant fatigue. “Too often flight attendants are pushed to the brink, enduring grueling shifts in the sky with little time off for rest,” Blumenthal said. […]

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