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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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Notice of Election and Sample Ballot for Alaska Airlines / Hawaiian Airlines Mechanics & Related Representation Election

Dear Sisters and Brothers: The National Mediation Board (NMB) has issued its official Notice of Election in the Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines representation case. Along with the notice, the NMB has provided Sample Instructions and a Sample Ballot, all of which we are sharing here for our members’ awareness. These documents outline the NMB-administered voting process

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NMB Issues Status-Change Rulings in Alaska/Hawaiian Representation Case

Dear Sisters and Brothers: On December 8, 2025, the National Mediation Board (NMB) issued its latest status-change determinations regarding 62 individuals on the List of Potential Eligible Voters in the Alaska Airlines representation case. Both IAM and AMFA submitted requests for status changes, and the company provided additional records to support those updates. A few

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Southwest Airlines

Mass Suspension and Warnings of Employee Travel Privileges

Dear Sisters and Brothers: IAM District 142 has officially submitted a General Grievance to Southwest Airlines regarding the recent mass suspension and warnings of Employee Travel Privileges without transparency, evidence, or due process. The Company issued blanket suspension letters and warnings alleging “suspicious activity” involving NRSA guest passes, yet failed to provide any evidence or reasonable opportunity to respond.

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NMB Issues Challenge Ruling 

Dear Sisters and Brothers: The National Mediation Board has issued a decisive ruling in Case No. 7669, affirming the IAM’s position and rejecting AMFA’s attempt to strip cleaners and line servicemen of their voting rights in the Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines election, the IAM wins, and AMFA loses again. In October 2025, IAM responded

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National Mediation Board Issues Election Schedule for Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines Mechanics & Related Representation Case 

Dear Sisters and Brothers: The National Mediation Board (NMB) has formally authorized a Mail Ballot election in NMB Case No. R-7669, involving Alaska Airlines, the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), Hawaiian Airlines, and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).  The challenge/objection period regarding the List of Potential Eligible Voters was previously established

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