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IAM statement on United Airlines

While the Machinists Union encourages the airline industry to use the unfortunate passenger removal incident as a moment to reform passenger re-accommodations, we take exception to those who characterize our passenger service members as responsible for such behavior.  Policies are written by management, not front-line employees.  Any decision to remove a passenger in an overbooking

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TTD Release – If Congress Funds Amtrak, The People Will Ride It

Members of Congress responsible for our nation’s transportation systems, including our national passenger rail system, are once again considering the reauthorization of Amtrak. The choice is clear: give Amtrak the resources it needs, or choose the routine ritual of starving it and wondering why we don’t have faster trains and more service. As a backdrop,

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