Dear Sisters and Brothers: We want to take a moment to remind everyone of the importance of using your travel pass privileges responsibly. Southwest Airlines has recently raised concerns about what they are referring to as excessive pass usage, including allegations that some passes may be misused for personal financial gain. While we know the vast […]
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Your District 142 Joint Alaska-Hawaiian Negotiating Committee continued Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA) negotiations with the Company this week at the Alaska Airlines offices in Seattle. Your Committee presented to the Company and discussed the following articles: Grievance Procedure & System Board of Adjustments- After much discussion and debate, the Union
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Following discussions today with Southwest Airlines leadership, I have received confirmation from Steve Goldberg that action has been taken at all locations regarding the BEBOP program. Specifically, the company has stated that Customer Service Agents (CSAs) should not be moving bags down the jetway. This clarification is important, and we expect it
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: The IAM/Aer Lingus CBA is approaching the amendable time period. This bulletin will serve as an official call for contract proposals. All proposals are to be submitted on a contract proposal form and should be received at the District 142. When submitting more than one proposal, please use a separate form
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To All Southwest Airline Members of District 142: District 142 Leadership/General Chairs want to remind our members that all IAM represented members at Southwest Airlines have the right to have Union Representation anytime you have a meeting with leadership that may lead to discipline specifically; Article 20 C states: An employee who completes his probationary period will
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: District Lodge 142 is proud to announce that our Second Annual Charity Golf Outing, held on September 12, 2025, was an overwhelming success! Thanks to the generosity, hard work, and solidarity of our members, sponsors, and volunteers, we raised over $25,000 in donations to support Guide Dogs of America | Tender
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Today we met with Southwest Airlines leadership to resume discussions regarding Baggage Estimation Based on Passengers (BEBOP). BEBOP directly affects the day-to-day workload and safety of our members, which is why these discussions are so important. Our position remains unchanged: the safety and well-being of our members is our top priority.
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: All participants in the representation case at Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines were notified by email today from the National Mediation Board (NMB) that, despite a lapse in federal funding and the government shutdown, all deadlines for submissions in this case remain unchanged. It was also noted in the email that,
Dear Sisters and Brothers: District 142 is excited to announce that The Phoenix – 2025 3qtr issue is out now. You can find this latest issue at www.atd142.org/the-phoenix. Take a look at what has happened the last few months in District 142. Sincerely and fraternally, John M. Coveny, Jr.President/Directing General Chair VIEW/PRINT A PDF VERSION
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: On September 23, 2025, the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) filed a response with the National Mediation Board (NMB) as part of the Alaska Airlines–Hawaiian Airlines representation case. In this filing, AMFA is attempting to exclude entire groups of workers from having a voice in the outcome of this election. Cleaners
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