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NMB American Airlines Single Carrier Determination

To all American Airlines/US Airways Mechanic & Related, Fleet and Stores Employees: Brother and Sister TWU/IAM Members: In an announcement that brings us one step closer to joint contract negotiations for more than 30,000 Mechanic and Related, Fleet Service and Stores employees at American Airlines, the National Mediation Board (NMB) today ruled that the carrier […]

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TWU Local President Wrong on Seniority Issue

You may have heard reports of discussions or schemes regarding seniority integration on the New American Airlines. As your General Chairs, committees and stewards have been communicating to you, no seniority integration can occur on the New American Airlines unless done jointly by the TWU and IAM inside the framework of the TWU-IAM Representation Alliances

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Germanwings 9525

In the wake of the Germanwings Flight 9525 tragedy this week, our thoughts are with each of the innocent passengers and crew member on board and their grieving families during this dark time. As the investigation is unfolding, and with each day that passes, new information and insight into how such a devastating event could take

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IAM/SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT – ORD Negotiations

Negotiations are scheduled to commence on April 13, 2015, 1000 hours at the Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago-O’Hare/Rosemont, located at 10233 W. Higgins Road, Rosemont, Illinois.  Hopefully, these discussions will lead to a successful round of bargaining. You will be advised as future developments occur. POST ON ALL IAM BULLETIN BOARDS Downloadable Bulletin

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Hawaiian Mechanic & Related Negotiations Update

Your Negotiating Committee met with the Company March 9 – 15, 2015.  Representing the rank and file was IAM General Chair Randy Griffith;  Grievance Committee Chair Dave Figueira, Local Lodge 1979 President Brian Simonson;  and Shop Steward Randall Bangay.  For the Company was Vice President Employee/Labor Relations, Karen Berry; HA Maintenance and Engineering, Lance Higa;

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Allied Aviation – EWR Contract Ratified

The Tentative Agreement between Allied Aviation Service Company of New Jersey (Newark Airport) and International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District Lodge 142, was ratified by a majority of the membership that participated in the ratification vote held at Local Lodge 1445 on Monday, February 23, 2015. Your Negotiating Committee would like to thank

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NMB Process Plods Along for US/AA Single Carrier Status

The National Mediation Board (NMB) yesterday requested additional information from the TWU/IAM Association relating to our request for a determination of Single Carrier Status (SCS).  Specifically, the NMB asked for documentation related to both American Airlines and US Airways Simulator Technicians. This request is evidence the NMB is actively engaged in processing the Association’s SCS

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Alaska Airlines Non-DOT Random Drug Testing Arbitration Award

In October 2014, District 142 and Alaska Airlines arbitrated grievances filed under the RSSA Agreement in relation to Alaska’s announcement of a new, Non-DOT Random Drug Testing Program.  The grievances challenged Alaska’s assertion that they could, at will, modify and change any drug testing program that affects members under the RSSA agreement. Specifically, the Company

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