RE: Grievance update: Immediately Return to Service Mediation Sisters and Brothers: We wanted to give you an update on our ongoing dispute with the company on their continuing violations of article 6-K of the M&R JCBA. This case was scheduled for arbitration last month; however, at the arbitrators pressing we opted for mediation first in […]
TWU-IAM ASSOCIATION GRIEVANCE UPDATE: IMMEDIATE RETURN TO SERVICE Read More »
Dear Sisters and Brothers: British Airways and IAM District 142 negotiating committee met on Tuesday, July 11, and Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in JFK at Local Lodge 1894 to commence Section 6 CBA negotiations for Engineering and Worldwide Airports. Initial discussions were productive and collaborative, and we look forward to meeting again in mid-September to
IAM AND BRITISH AIRWAYS OPEN CONTRACT TALKS Read More »
Dear Sisters and Brothers: The current IAM/CommuteAir Collective Bargaining Agreement becomes amendable on January 8, 2024, with bargaining set to commence 6 months prior to the amendable date per Article 23of the current agreement which is no later than July 8, 2023. Pursuant to the above, please be advised that a call for contract proposals
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: As fireworks light up the night sky and parades fill the streets, Americans come together every 4th of July to celebrate their independence. It is a day that commemorates the birth of a nation when the thirteen colonies declared their freedom from British rule. On this Independence Day, let us take
IAM DISTRICT 142 CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY Read More »
Dear Sisters and Brothers: Following the membership’s rejection of the tentative agreement on June 20, 2023, the membership has had time to talk amongst yourselves, your Stewards, and your negotiating committee representatives about the issues that led to rejection. We certainly appreciate the immediate and interim feedback. To gather your feedback, your negotiating committee has
IAM/PSA AIRLINES MEMBERSHIP SURVEY Read More »
Greetings Brothers and Sisters: We are delighted to introduce our dedicated and passionate District Lodge 142 Education Committee. Our Education Committee Chair is Al Melendez. His team consists of Yusuf Baskin, Nancy Bloom, Ian Cole, Patrick Hamilton, Guy Johnson, Candie Lewis, Mike Mead, Kyle Morris and Sherri Rodriguez. We have organized a series of training
DISTRICT 142 EDUCATION COMMITTEE – REQUEST FOR TRAINING LETTER Read More »
Dear Sisters and Brothers: It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the untimely passing of our Brother, Dan Suafoa. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. Dan Suafoa was an exceptional individual, both professionally and personally. Throughout his career, and especially
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Our District 142 members at Swissport PHX voted YES to ratify a new contract which includes significant wage increases, longevity pay and improvements to 401k, shift premiums and work rules. Additional highlights of the newly ratified contract include: We would like to thank our members who participated in this important vote
IAM MEMBERS AT SWISSPORT PHX RATIFY NEW CONTRACT Read More »
Dear Sisters and Brothers: With approximately 84% of eligible members participating, a significant majority of IAM District 142 members at PSA Airlines have voted NO on the tentative agreement. Your DL 142 leadership has notified the Company of these results and both the Union and the Company will now begin working on the next steps
IAM MEMBERS AT PSA AIRLINES VOTE NO FOR TENTATIVE AGREEMENT Read More »
Dear Sisters and Brothers: Negotiations resumed this week with your Union committee meeting virtually with members of Aer Lingus management in the US and Ireland. The topics covered at this meeting for the Union were the continued timeline for substantive direct negotiations to begin, job security, and future meeting dates to continue the exchange of
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