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MEMORIAL DAY 2023

Dear Sisters and Brothers: Memorial Day is more than just a three-day weekend. It’s meaning is not found in barbecues and beach trips. It’s an important day of recognition and remembrance, a meaningful and somber reminder of the sacrifice that so many have made for our freedom. As we commemorate Memorial Day 2023, let us […]

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DISTRICT 142 CELEBRATES AMT DAY 2023

Dear Sisters and Brothers: In 2008 the United States House of Representatives passed a resolution to establish May 24 each year as Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Day. AMT Day recognizes the hard work and dedication of aviation maintenance professionals and commemorates the birthday and achievements of Charles E. Taylor, the inventor, machinist, and mechanic hired

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VICTORY LODGE 1725 WOMEN’S COMMITTEE GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES $7500 FOR GUIDE DOGS!

Victory Lodge 1725 in Charlotte, NC hosted a spring golf tournament on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, benefiting Guided Dogs of America – Tender Loving Canines (GDA/TLC). The Captain’s Choice tournament was held at nearby Harry L. Jones Golf Course and featured over 20 teams with members and guests from IAM Districts 142 and 141. This

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IAM/DISTRICT 142 REPRESENTATIVES ACCOMPANY AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL TEAM TO 2023 AEROSPACE MAINTENANCE COMPETITION

Dear Sisters and Brothers:      After a four year Covid hiatus, I was once again privileged to accompany the Aviation High School to the MRO’s of America AMT Competition (aerospacecompetition.com) April 18 – 20, 2023. My first trip to the competition was in 2019 and I had such a great adventure with those future Unionists that

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IAM/NATIONAL AIRLINES MEDIATION/NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE

Dear Sisters and Brothers: Your District Lodge 142 Negotiations Team met with representatives from National Airlines May 3 – May 5, 2023, at National Mediation Board (NMB) headquarters in Washington, DC under the supervision of the NMB mediator.  The Union and Company exchanged constructive dialogue on several key issues.  Overall talks went well, and meaningful

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DISTRICT 142 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY TEAM MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN 2023 PHL SAFETY FAIR

Tuesday, May 2, 2023, members of our District 142 Occupational Safety and Health Team participated in the annual Safety Fair at the Philadelphia Airport (PHL). DL 142 Occupational Safety and Health Director Brian Szolodko, DL 142 Occupational Health and Safety Representatives Frank Gambino (PHL) and Tom Perkins (PIT) and PHL LL 1776 AA M&R Safety

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Menzies Aviation

IAM/MENZIES ORD 403 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE – CONTRACT EXTENSION

Dear Sisters and Brothers:      While we continue to engage the company at the negotiating table, we still have more work to do to achieve the contract that our members deserve. We have just a few issues left, but those issues determine how you will provide for your families financially. As we strive to bring negotiations

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