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Dear Sisters and Brothers: The National Mediation Board (NMB) has now officially determined that a representation dispute exists in Case R-7669 involving the Mechanics and Related Employees of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, with AMFA currently representing those employees at Alaska, and the IAM currently representing those employees at Hawaiian.  The NMB has authorized a […]

Dear Sisters and Brothers: The National Mediation Board (NMB) has issued a letter dated November 19, 2025, providing an update on the ongoing representation case at Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines (NMB Case No. R-7669). This follows a series of filings by all parties in recent months, which District 142 previously reported as the case continues through

Dear Sisters and Brothers: Over the past several weeks, District 142 has had teams visiting stations speaking to members regarding the IAM/AMFA upcoming vote. One of the questions that continues to come up is about the retirement/medical and if it will stay or go away before the JCBA.  Article 23 of the current Hawaiian contract

Dear Sisters and Brothers: The IAM has filed a formal reply with the National Mediation Board (NMB) addressing AMFA’s objections in the ongoing representation case involving Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines (Case No. R-7669). AMFA is attempting to exclude Hawaiian Airlines Cleaners and Line Servicemen from the voter eligibility list in the Mechanics & Related

Dear Sisters and Brothers: The IAM has learned that one of the three members of the National Mediation Board (NMB) is no longer in her position. At this time, it is not yet clear how this change may affect the pending representation case involving Alaska Airlines Lounge. IAM District 142 is closely monitoring the situation

Dear Sisters and Brothers: The IAM has learned that one of the three members of the National Mediation Board (NMB) is no longer in her position. At this time, it is not yet clear how this change may affect the pending representation case involving Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. IAM District 142 is closely monitoring

Dear Sisters and Brothers: All participants in the representation case at Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines were notified by email today from the National Mediation Board (NMB) that, despite a lapse in federal funding and the government shutdown, all deadlines for submissions in this case remain unchanged. It was also noted in the email that,

Dear Sisters and Brothers: On September 23, 2025, the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) filed a response with the National Mediation Board (NMB) as part of the Alaska Airlines–Hawaiian Airlines representation case. In this filing, AMFA is attempting to exclude entire groups of workers from having a voice in the outcome of this election. Cleaners