Dear Sisters and Brothers: Over the past several weeks, District 142 has had teams visiting stations speaking to members regarding the IAM/AMFA upcoming vote. One of the questions that continues to come up is about the retirement/medical and if it will stay or go away before the JCBA. Article 23 of the current Hawaiian contract […]
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: District 142 wants to address the company’s recent communication regarding IAM Customer Service Agents (CSA) and their responsibilities. While we appreciate their effort to clarify procedures, the letter falls short of the clear and consistent understanding we had in our discussions—specifically, that CSAs should only be checking baggage. The language used
Dear Sisters and Brothers: The IAM has filed a formal reply with the National Mediation Board (NMB) addressing AMFA’s objections in the ongoing representation case involving Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines (Case No. R-7669). AMFA is attempting to exclude Hawaiian Airlines Cleaners and Line Servicemen from the voter eligibility list in the Mechanics & Related
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: The IAM has learned that one of the three members of the National Mediation Board (NMB) is no longer in her position. At this time, it is not yet clear how this change may affect the pending representation case involving Alaska Airlines Lounge. IAM District 142 is closely monitoring the situation
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: The IAM has learned that one of the three members of the National Mediation Board (NMB) is no longer in her position. At this time, it is not yet clear how this change may affect the pending representation case involving Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. IAM District 142 is closely monitoring
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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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