Legislative

Justice Department Ruling on Passenger Service Assault Falls Short

Justice Department Ruling on Passenger Service Assault Falls Short The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) last week ruled that passenger service agents are covered by legislation adopted in 2002 that set significant penalties and jail time for anyone who “interferes with airport and airline personnel who have security duties.” While the original intent of the […]

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Follow Congress

Don’t we all wish there was a simpler way to follow all the aspects of our legislative branch? With the Congress app for Android and GovTrack for your internet browser, you can! For both platforms, you can: follow any Congressmen or Senator you choose, get notifications when they sponsor a bill, follow a bill, stay completely up to date

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Machinists Union Responds to Election of Donald Trump

Washington, D.C., November 9, 2016 — Bob Martinez, International President of the nearly 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), released this statement on the election of Donald Trump: “I want to sincerely thank the thousands of IAM members and working people who voted, volunteered and made a difference in this year’s election.

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Casting Your Ballot

Early voting has begun in most states.  Make sure you get out and vote!  Not sure where to cast your vote? You can find your polling place HERE   If you don’t know what candidates or issues will be on your ballot, you can find out HERE.   Fraternally, Your District 142 Legislative Team  

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Tell Congress to Give Flight Attendants Adequate Rest

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 Machinists Non-Partisan Political League

The Machinists Non-Partisan Political League is the political arm of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. It was created in 1947 to allow IAM members to gather individual contributions, coordinate political activity, and elect candidates who support IAM members and their families. Candidates we support know that the MNPL stands for economic justice,

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The International Assoc. of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Applaud Sen. Blumenthal for introducing “Flight Attendant Fatigue” bill….

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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IAMAW Legislative App

The IAM works hard to advance the interests of working families, promote the cause of our members and defend our members’ rights. Just as IAM solidarity at the bargaining tables helps to improve our jobs, we as the labor force need to stand united and work together to stop the continued assault on working families

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