Dear Sisters and Brothers: IAM District 142 leadership convened via videoconference on February 20, 2025, to prepare for the opening of contract negotiations for PSA Airlines Stores. The PSA Stores group joined the IAM in September of 2024 after the majority of employees signed authorization cards and the National Mediation Board (NMB) authorized a representation […]
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: In light of the recent news regarding layoffs at Southwest Airlines, the IAM District 142 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) committee wants to assure our members that we are here to support you during this challenging time. We understand the uncertainty and concern that comes with such announcements, and we are committed
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: We are all devastated by the recent accident involving the PSA Airlines-operated aircraft at DCA and a military aircraft. Some of our brothers and sisters at PSA have joined me in this investigation. The IAM has a long-standing history of assisting the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in these types of
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: The tragic incident last night at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) involving American Airlines Flight 5342, operated by PSA Airlines, and a United States Army helicopter has left us shocked and heartbroken. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families and all those affected by this horrible event.
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Things started coming together at last year’s Aviation Maintenance Competition (AMC) in Chicago, thanks to the help of many wonderful people in the Aviation Community. One of our Union Brothers at the TWU (Transport Workers Union) invited the young adults from Aviation High School (AVHS) to visit the American Airlines maintenance
Dear Sisters and Brothers: On January 14th and 15th, over 25 members from all over District 142 convened at District headquarters in Phoenix for our first-ever Young Workers Summit. All of these members were age 35 or younger, representing the next generation of leaders who will step into more prominent leadership roles as they progress
Dear Sisters and Brothers: Martin Luther King Jr. Day is more than just a federal holiday; it is a day to reflect on the values of justice, equality, and community that Dr. King championed throughout his life. As we commemorate his legacy on January 20th, it’s important to highlight his unwavering support for the labor
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: One of the first steps in negotiating your first contract is the official Call for Contract Proposals. Submitting contract proposals is one way you can be directly involved in negotiating your contract. By telling your union leadership exactly what you want or don’t want in your first contract, you will enable
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: It has come to our attention that there is some confusion regarding proposed changes to the District 142 bylaws. Article 14, Section 3 states: Any Local Lodge affiliated with District Lodge 142 may propose amendments or changes to these bylaws, by submitting same in writing to the District Lodge 142 Secretary-Treasurer, but
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: The scenes of devastation and desperation from the wildfires in Southern California are hard to imagine. The toll on human lives, homes, businesses, and wildlife will be felt for years. As we watch these scenes unfold on our televisions and devices, our thoughts go out to our members dealing with this
