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McGee Air Services

IAM District 142 Responds to McGee Air Services Shift Bid Violations

Dear Sisters and Brothers: During the March 3rd shift bid in SEA, McGee violated Section 5.2 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) in regard to the timelines for bidding.  Despite being verbally advised in advance, McGee chose to proceed and violate the agreement. A grievance has been filed regarding that violation, and we are proceeding through the grievance […]

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Southwest Airlines

IAM/Southwest Airlines – Your Contractual Rights under Article Fifteen

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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Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines Operational Changes

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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District 142 PDGC Member Engagement Webinar on Feb 18, 2026 to be rescheduled soon

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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NMB Issues Updated Tally Date in Alaska – Hawaiian Representation Case

Dear Sisters and Brothers: The National Mediation Board (NMB) has issued an official update affecting the Alaska Airlines – Hawaiian Airlines Representation Vote (Case No. R-7669). According to the Investigators’ February 5, 2026, correspondence, recent disruptions in Washington, D.C., including severe winter weather that closed federal agencies and a temporary lapse in government funding, impacted

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American Airlines

District 142 Realignment at Locals 1725 and 1903M

Dear Sisters and Brothers: After careful review and discussions with leadership from Locals 1725 and 1903M, District 142 has implemented an organizational realignment to better support our members and strengthen representation across the district.  District 142 members covered under the TWU-IAM Association MLS Agreement at American Airlines, who are currently assigned to Local 1725, have

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Federal Funding Lapse Temporarily Halts NMB Operations in Alaska–Hawaiian Representation Election

Dear Sisters and Brothers: The IAM has been notified that the National Mediation Board (NMB, the federal agency responsible for administering the Alaska Airlines–Hawaiian Airlines representation election (R-7672) is currently shut down due to a lapse in federal funding. The U.S. Congress has not passed full federal appropriations for this period. Without an enacted budget

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IAM Air Transport Territory Visits Lufthansa Technik Workers in Puerto Rico and Reaffirms Commitment as Contract Talks Resume

Dear Sisters and Brothers: Leaders from the IAM Air Transport Territory recently visited Lufthansa Technik workers in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, to officially welcome the group to the IAM Air Transport Territory and to congratulate members for standing strong against a decertification effort and voting to remain in the IAM Union. Read: IAM Union Lufthansa Technik Workers

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