News Archives - District 142

Important Election Update

Communicator — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:45:33 +0000

Dear Sisters and Brothers: District 142 has received approval from International President Brian Bryant for a special dispensation that changes how absentee ballots will be handled during the upcoming District Officer Election endorsement and General Election. Instead of absentee ballots being sent to election P.O. Boxes at each local, all absentee ballots will now be […]

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IAM Members at Signature Flight Support MDW Vote NO on Tentative Agreement

Communicator — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:30:44 +0000

Dear Sisters and Brothers: IAM members at Signature Flight Support MDW have voted No on their Tentative Agreement, and overwhelmingly voted to strike, making their collective voices heard loud and clear. There are no plans to strike at this time or in the near future, and your District 142 leadership will work to secure an […]

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UNIFI Fresno Workers: Your Vote Counts – And IAM Will Defend It

Communicator — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:01:43 +0000

Dear Sisters and Brothers: Your vote sent Unifi a clear message: Fresno workers want a strong collective voice, fair raises, consistent work rules, better benefits, and respect on the job. Unifi has posted a misleading “Railway Labor Act Notice” that claims all disputes between Unifi and its employees will be handled under the Railway Labor […]

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IAM/PSA Airlines Stores Negotiations Update

Communicator — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:55:38 +0000

Dear Sisters and Brothers: Your PSA Stores Negotiating Committee met on Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026, and Thursday, Aug 20, 2026, in Charlotte, NC, for our latest Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Negotiations. This past week, your Committee and PSA exchanged proposals on the following Articles: We reached a Tentative Agreement on Articles 9 and 15. Discussions remain […]

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IAM/McGee Air Services Member Engagement Webinar

Communicator — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:31:54 +0000

Dear Sisters and Brothers: Please join us for a McGee membership engagement call on Monday, August 31, at 4:00 pm PST. General Chairs Justin Bates and Jason McAdoo will host the event, providing updates from across the McGee system and hosting a Q&A session. What: McGee Membership Engagement WebinarWho: All McGee membersWhen: August 31, 4:00 pm PSTWhere: Virtual meeting via […]

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IAM/Alaska COPS, RSSA – Hawaiian COSFP JCBA Negotiations Update

Communicator — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:29:29 +0000

Dear Sisters and Brothers: You may have seen the Company’s August negotiations update. That communication does not tell the full story, and the Union will not allow the Company to use updates to the membership as a substitute for bargaining with the duly authorized Union Negotiating Committee. The bargaining table is where proposals must be […]

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IAM/Southwest Airlines – General Grievance #2871 – Employee Pass Privilege Warning and Suspensions

Communicator — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:45:53 +0000

Dear Sisters and Brothers: District 142 has reached a settlement with Southwest Airlines regarding Grievance #2871. As part of this settlement, Customer Service Agents, Customer Representatives, and Source of Support Representatives who received a pass suspension letter in December 2025 and did not previously request a review of their suspension will be provided another opportunity […]

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IAM District 142 EAP and Disaster Relief Resources Available to Members Impacted by Hurricane Lala

Communicator — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:00:04 +0000

Dear Sisters and Brothers: We are closely monitoring the impact of Hurricane Lala as the storm moves across the Hawaiian Islands. Hurricane Lala strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane Saturday as it approached Hawaii Island, bringing dangerous winds, heavy rainfall, large and dangerous surf, and the potential for life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides. The National […]

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TWU-IAM M&R ASSOCIATION BULLETIN

Robert Rodriguez — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:56:41 +0000

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IAM Ready to Help Following Severe Weather and Tornadoes

Communicator — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:40:10 +0000

Dear Sisters and Brothers: The recent outbreak of severe weather across the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana, including tornadoes, destructive winds, heavy rain, flooding, downed trees and power lines, damaged homes and businesses, blocked roads and widespread power outages, has left many members and communities facing a difficult recovery. Disaster recovery can be overwhelming, whether […]

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