Dear Sisters and Brothers: Monday, June 1, 2026, District 142 formally notified Southwest Airlines of our intent to open Section 6 negotiations under the Railway Labor Act for our Collective Bargaining Agreement. As we begin this important process, we want to emphasize that we approach these negotiations with professionalism, optimism, and a strong commitment to […]
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Congratulations on your recently ratified Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). This important achievement reflects the strength, solidarity, and commitment of the membership and marks a meaningful step forward for everyone covered by the agreement. As we move ahead together, we encourage all of you to take an active role in supporting the
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: District 142 would like to provide the membership with the following update regarding the Pass Privilege arbitration. The arbitration hearing has been formally scheduled for August 25, 2026, and will be held in Dallas, Texas. The case will be heard by Arbitrator Joyce Klein. At this time, preparations for the hearing
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: We are proud to announce that IAM Network Customer Planners at Southwest Airlines have officially ratified a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Hightlights of the new agreement include: This agreement is the result of a hard‑fought negotiation process, made possible by the strength, determination, and unity of our members. In solidarity,
Dear Sisters and Brothers: Southwest Airlines previously announced station closures at Washington, Dulles (IAD), and Chicago O’Hare (ORD), along with a reduction in force at Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Atlanta (ATL). The preference bid, along with the station awards, will be posted tomorrow, April 2, 2026. Members are encouraged to carefully review their awards once
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: IAM District 142 is proud to announce that we have reached a Tentative Agreement with Southwest Airlines for our Network Control Planners (NCPs). View the Tentative Agreement Here >> Highlights of the two and a half year agreement include: The schedule for in-person and virtual Informational Meetings is as follows: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ODBhOThhMjYtZjI1ZS00MmE3LWE5OTYtMDNjYWY3ZWI4MzFi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229189800d-1c1d-4a79-86f0-b73707ee9ba4%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2208c2c81b-3e29-496c-8a17-8b3f7ad3af04%22%7d
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: We are disappointed to report that the Company once again requested to postpone our scheduled bargaining session, which was set for March 10, 2026, citing another scheduling conflict. This marks yet another delay in the negotiation process and continues a pattern that has slowed meaningful progress at the table. While the
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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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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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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Your IAM District 142 Negotiation Committee received the Company’s counteroffer for Article 5, Classifications, on January 27, 2026. After reviewing and discussing the proposal, the Committee determined that additional adjustments are needed for it to fully meet the NCP group’s needs and expectations. Both parties remain relatively close on the issue,
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