Dear Sisters and Brothers: We wanted to let you know about a change in Shop Steward representation, as Deanna Dye is no longer serving in that role. In the event Erica Small is unavailable or away from work, members who need representation or assistance with a grievance investigation should contact their General Chair. Please include […]
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TO ALL DISTRICT 142 MEMBERS:In accordance with the Constitution of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) and District 142 Election Procedures, District 142 will conduct nominations, endorsements, and, if necessary, an election for District 142 Executive Officers and General Chairpersons for four-year terms. OFFICES TO BE FILLEDThe following District 142 offices are
Dear Sisters and Brothers: Following the conclusion of negotiations and reaching a Tentative Agreement (TA), we wanted to share the timeline and details regarding ratification. Your Negotiating Committee members and District 142 General Chair will be available in the breakroom on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 14th and 15th, from 6:00 am-8:00 am and again from
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Due to the strong interest following our recent online proposal writing webinar, and to ensure that all participants have sufficient time to contribute and have their voices heard, we are extending the proposal submission deadline to July 12, 2026. To date, we have received approximately 300 submissions, compared to more than 2,000 submissions during
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Now that the IAM has filed Section 6 openers under the Railway Labor Act for Southwest Airlines, we are ready to begin the next step in negotiating your Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA): issuing the official Call for Contract Proposals. Submitting contract proposals is a crucial way for you, as IAM members
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Shortly after the contract was ratified in 2025, McGee informed us that it would not pay the $6 Lead Premium when a Lead worked overtime covering an agent. After discussions to resolve the dispute were unsuccessful, we proceeded through the grievance process and ultimately appealed the case to arbitration. The Union’s
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: As labor activists, one of the foundations we uphold is that all our members enjoy secure futures and justice on the job. We believe it is a natural right of working people to enjoy to the full extent the wealth created by their labor. We believe that, given the state of
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Regarding the previous bulletin, we want to clarify that members in ORD who wish to transfer to MDW, as well as members in IAD who want to move to DCA, must exercise their seniority at those stations, in accordance with Article Fifteen of the IAM/Southwest Airlines Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Your
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Southwest Airlines has notified IAM District 142 of upcoming operational changes affecting several locations across the system, including the closure of ORD and IAD and staffing reductions at FLL and ATL. We understand that announcements like this create uncertainty and concern for many of our members and their families. IAM District
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Due to the technical issues with Microsoft Teams, we are going to reschedule the webinar for today to a date in the near future. Please watch for an update in the coming days. Thank you for your understanding and patience. John M. Coveny, Jr.President/Directing General Chair
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