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		<title>IAM/Southwest Airlines Official Call for Contract Proposals</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:37:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Dear Sisters and Brothers: Now that the IAM has filed Section 6 openers under the Railway Labor Act for Southwest Airlines, we are ready to begin the next step in negotiating your Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA): issuing the official Call for Contract Proposals. Submitting contract proposals is a crucial way for you, as IAM members [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://atd142.org/iam-southwest-airlines-official-call-for-contract-proposals/">IAM/Southwest Airlines Official Call for Contract Proposals</a> appeared first on <a href="https://atd142.org">District 142</a>.</p>
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		<title>IAM/Swissport PHX Ramp and Fleet Shop Steward and Local Information</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:23:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Dear Sisters and Brothers: We are proud to announce that four IAM Shop Stewards from the Swissport PHX Ramp/Fleet operation have been installed by the Union and acknowledged by Swissport leadership: &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;Earlisha Sires-Gulley &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;George Williams &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;Lawren Smallwood &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;Salina Baca These four new Union Stewards will be instrumental in supporting and representing [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://atd142.org/iam-swissport-phx-ramp-and-fleet-shop-steward-and-local-information/">IAM/Swissport PHX Ramp and Fleet Shop Steward and Local Information</a> appeared first on <a href="https://atd142.org">District 142</a>.</p>
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		<title>Tentative Agreement Ratification Vote Information for IAM Members at Amentum/Customs &#038; Border Protection</title>
		<link>https://atd142.org/tentative-agreement-ratification-vote-information-for-iam-members-at-amentum-customs-border-protection/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:58:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Dear Sisters and Brothers: Following the conclusion of negotiations and the Tentative Agreement (TA), we wanted to share the timeline and details concerning ratification. Your negotiating committee members will be available at the Homestead CBP site beginning on the morning of June 10 and continuing on June 11 until late afternoon (specific times for both [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://atd142.org/tentative-agreement-ratification-vote-information-for-iam-members-at-amentum-customs-border-protection/">Tentative Agreement Ratification Vote Information for IAM Members at Amentum/Customs &amp; Border Protection</a> appeared first on <a href="https://atd142.org">District 142</a>.</p>
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		<title>IAM/Signature Flight Support MDW Negotiations Update</title>
		<link>https://atd142.org/iam-signature-flight-support-mdw-negotiations-update-2/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:07:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Dear Sisters and Brothers: Negotiations for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) began this week, with meetings held near the MDW airport. This week was primarily dedicated to proposed language changes in Articles 3, 4, 5, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, and 18, as well as all schedules in the back of the contract. All [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://atd142.org/iam-signature-flight-support-mdw-negotiations-update-2/">IAM/Signature Flight Support MDW Negotiations Update</a> appeared first on <a href="https://atd142.org">District 142</a>.</p>
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		<title>TWU-IAM ASSOCIATION BULLETIN &#8211; June 2, 2026</title>
		<link>https://atd142.org/twu-iam-association-bulletin-june-2-2026/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:45:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Re: Upcoming Negotiations with American Airlines  TWU-IAM Association Brothers and Sisters:&#160; The TWU/IAM Association leadership met in Phoenix, Arizona, during the week of May 25 to discuss preparations for the upcoming American Airlines contract negotiations. Throughout the week, productive discussions were held regarding the structure of the negotiating committee, the timeline for proposal submissions, and [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://atd142.org/twu-iam-association-bulletin-june-2-2026/">TWU-IAM ASSOCIATION BULLETIN &#8211; June 2, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://atd142.org">District 142</a>.</p>
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		<title>IAM and Southwest Airlines Prepare to Open Negotiations</title>
		<link>https://atd142.org/iam-and-southwest-airlines-prepare-to-open-negotiations/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:56:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://atd142.org/iam-and-southwest-airlines-prepare-to-open-negotiations/">IAM and Southwest Airlines Prepare to Open Negotiations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://atd142.org">District 142</a>.</p>
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		<title>2026 District 142 Scholarship Essay Competition</title>
		<link>https://atd142.org/2026-district-142-scholarship-essay-competition/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:30:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Sisters and Brothers: This Call Letter is to announce the 2026 Scholarship Competition for District (D.) 142. This program is based on an essay competition open to D. 142 members and 2026 graduating high school seniors who are legal children of members of D. 142 in good standing as of Tuesday, March 31, 2026. To [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://atd142.org/2026-district-142-scholarship-essay-competition/">2026 District 142 Scholarship Essay Competition</a> appeared first on <a href="https://atd142.org">District 142</a>.</p>
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		<title>Tentative Agreement Reached for IAM Members at Amentum/Customs &#038; Border Protection</title>
		<link>https://atd142.org/tentative-agreement-reached-for-iam-members-at-amentum-customs-border-protection/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:26:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Dear Sisters and Brothers: IAM District 142 held Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations with Amentum last week in Homestead, FL. In a significant shift from prior rounds of bargaining, the Company proposed standardizing IAM Union CBAs across all Customs &#38; Border Protection sites in the United States, requiring a complete reorganization of the agreement. This [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://atd142.org/tentative-agreement-reached-for-iam-members-at-amentum-customs-border-protection/">Tentative Agreement Reached for IAM Members at Amentum/Customs &amp; Border Protection</a> appeared first on <a href="https://atd142.org">District 142</a>.</p>
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		<title>Help Build our Guide Dogs of America Committee</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:36:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Dear Sisters and Brothers: In accordance with District 142 Bylaws Article 10 Section 1 (k.) we have created the Guide Dogs of America &#124; Tender Loving Canines Committee for District 142!&#160; Accordingly, we are seeking dedicated members to help create and serve on the Committee.&#160; Included, but not limited to, the GDA &#124; TLC Committee’s [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://atd142.org/help-build-our-guide-dogs-of-america-committee/">Help Build our Guide Dogs of America Committee</a> appeared first on <a href="https://atd142.org">District 142</a>.</p>
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		<title>IAM/Swissport PHX Ramp &#038; Fleet Official Call for Contract Proposals</title>
		<link>https://atd142.org/iam-swissport-phx-ramp-fleet-official-call-for-contract-proposals/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:40:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Dear Sisters and Brothers: As District 142 prepares for contract negotiations with Swissport, we are posting an official Call for Contract Proposals. Submitting contract proposals is one important way for you, the new IAM members at Swissport Ramp &#38; Fleet, to be directly involved in negotiations for your first contract. Please use the QR code [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://atd142.org/iam-swissport-phx-ramp-fleet-official-call-for-contract-proposals/">IAM/Swissport PHX Ramp &amp; Fleet Official Call for Contract Proposals</a> appeared first on <a href="https://atd142.org">District 142</a>.</p>
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