Dear Sisters and Brothers: It was just brought to our attention that some CSAs across the system may have experienced a shortage on their paychecks today. We have been in contact with the company this morning, and they have assured us that they are working diligently to correct the issues. We have discussed that an
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: As of 4:00 p.m. CDT on Friday, October 9, Hurricane Isaias was a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph, located about 90 miles south of Pensacola, Florida, and moving north at 17 mph. The National Hurricane Center reported that conditions were deteriorating quickly and urged residents in
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: On Monday, October 5, 2026, your General Chairpersons and Company leaders met virtually to discuss concerns regarding the Self-Service WFO. To be clear, there were no prior discussions regarding the full implementation of this program before it was rolled out. During the meeting, it was brought to our attention that there was
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: District 142 Members are encouraged to review the sample ballots online for the most current endorsement election information before voting. A list of Locals required to hold an endorsement election, with links to their respective sample ballots and voting information, is available at https://atd142.org/2026-district-142-general-election-nomination-endorsement-vote/. Absentee ballots requested for the endorsement round have been
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: District 142 previously announced the Locals required to hold an Endorsement Election on October 16, 2026, as those Locals nominated more candidates than there are available positions. Sample ballots for each Local required to hold an Endorsement Election are now available on the District 142 website. Please visit https://atd142.org/2026-district-142-general-election-nomination-endorsement-vote/ and click the link for your Local to
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: District 142 is pleased to announce that we have received an award for grievance no. PHX-40/25 (Baggage Fees), which was arbitrated on April 23, 2026, in Dallas, TX. On several occasions, members reported that Skycaps were collecting baggage fees, which violates our CBA. A grievance was filed, and the arbitrator has
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: District 142 has reached a settlement with Southwest Airlines regarding Grievance #2871. As part of this settlement, Customer Service Agents, Customer Representatives, and Source of Support Representatives who received a pass suspension letter in December 2025 and did not previously request a review of their suspension will be provided another opportunity
Dear Sisters and Brothers: District 142 is proud to announce your IAM/ Southwest negotiating committee. NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE Lisa Flores 83986 Tursten Tautolo 169768 Jamie Myer 99799 Sherri Rodriguez 110132 Tiffany Snyder 93729 Kevin Meok 66093 Erica Small 84904 Sean Holland 67219 Alex “Mambo” Aponte 74552 SUB-COMMITTEE Jolene Duke 99304 Cleveland Pope 21569 Juan Nevarez 124221 Angela Martinez 96256 Lynelle “Lynn” Jimenez 21338 Bobbie McGinnis 109344 Erick Garcia 82429 Lonnie Aguilar 23621 Carrie Ann Herrera 119617 Harriet DeBaca 44702 Krystalyn
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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: 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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