Southwest Airlines Archives - District 142 https://atd142.org/category/southwest-airlines/ IAMAW Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:35:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://atd142.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/3-Color-IAMAW-Emblem-100x100.png Southwest Airlines Archives - District 142 https://atd142.org/category/southwest-airlines/ 32 32 IAM/Southwest Airlines Pass Privilege Arbitration Update https://atd142.org/iam-southwest-airlines-pass-privilege-arbitration-update/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0000 https://atd142.org/?p=35844 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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]]> IAM Network Customer Planners at Southwest Airlines Overwhelmingly Ratify New Collective Bargaining Agreement https://atd142.org/iam-network-control-planners-at-southwest-airlines-overwhelmingly-ratify-new-collective-bargaining-agreement/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:59:59 +0000 https://atd142.org/?p=35472 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, […]

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]]> Southwest Airlines Update – Station Closures and Reduction in Force https://atd142.org/southwest-airlines-update-station-closures-and-reduction-in-force/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:57:02 +0000 https://atd142.org/?p=35438 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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]]> Tentative Agreement Reached for IAM Network Control Planners at Southwest Airlines https://atd142.org/tentative-agreement-reached-for-iam-network-control-planners-at-southwest-airlines/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:44:29 +0000 https://atd142.org/?p=35419 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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]]> IAM/Southwest Airlines NCP Negotiations Update https://atd142.org/iam-southwest-airlines-ncp-negotiations-update-8/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:44:50 +0000 https://atd142.org/?p=35229 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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]]> IAM/Southwest Airlines – Your Contractual Rights under Article Fifteen https://atd142.org/iam-southwest-airlines-your-contractual-rights-under-article-fifteen/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:59:05 +0000 https://atd142.org/?p=35224 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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]]> Southwest Airlines Operational Changes https://atd142.org/southwest-airlines-operational-changes/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:03:24 +0000 https://atd142.org/?p=35219 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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]]> IAM/SOUTHWEST AIRLINES NCP NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE https://atd142.org/iam-southwest-airlines-ncp-negotiations-update-7/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:54:03 +0000 https://atd142.org/?p=35060 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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]]> IAM/Southwest Airlines – Voluntary Super Users for Seat Assignments https://atd142.org/iam-southwest-airlines-voluntary-super-users-for-seat-assignments/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:19:42 +0000 https://atd142.org/?p=34542 Dear Sisters and Brothers: It has come to our attention that the Company has taken the position of violating our Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) by assigning mandatory overtime to Super Users out of order. Despite being fully aware of these violations, the Director of Labor Relations is permitting the Phoenix station, and potentially other stations, […]

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]]> IAM General Grievance for Pass Violations Moving to Arbitration https://atd142.org/iam-general-grievance-for-pass-violations-moving-to-arbitration/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:57:37 +0000 https://atd142.org/?p=34571 Dear Sisters and Brothers: This message is to provide an update on the General Grievance filed for Pass Violations. We have now moved the grievance from Step 2 to Arbitration per Article 20 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and the process of striking for Arbitrators begins immediately. As soon as Arbitration dates are confirmed, […]

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