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Flight Safety: SAFO 17011 Runway Status Lights (RWSL)
October 27, 2017
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This SAFO serves to ensure that aircraft operators, pilots and airport personnel are aware of the installation, meaning, and use of RWSLs. There have been
Senator Blumenthal Announces Act Aimed at Combating Toxic Cabin Air
July 27, 2017
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On Tuesday, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) along with Senators Diane Feinstein (D-CA) and Edward Markey (D-MA) introduced the Cabin Air Safety Act, a bill that
MAJOR MOVEMENT TOWARDS RECOGNITION OF CABIN AIR QUALITY SAFETY CONCERNS
July 7, 2017
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Late last year, IAM Legislative Director Hasan Solomon and myself met with staff of Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal. Senator Blumenthal had several constituents who thought
Flight Attendant Health Update
September 21, 2016
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Dear Flight Attendant Group: As Fall is upon us, we are entering the flu and cold season. As flight attendants we need to exercise good
ExpressJet Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Bulletin
September 10, 2016
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Dear Brothers and Sisters, Effective immediately, due to potential safety concerns, the FAA has issued a precautionary recommendation to prohibit the use of Samsung Galaxy
Flight Attendant Requirement on Ferry Flights
July 22, 2016
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Dear Flight Attendants: The following is to clarify a situation which presented itself and to make sure accurate information is out there. A situation arose
Joint Air Transport Safety Committee Opens Conference, Presents Award to Hero Flight Attendant
June 2, 2016
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June 2, 2016 Joint Air Transport Safety Committee Opens Conference, Presents Award to Hero Flight Attendant Alyssa Schulte receives the JATSC Safety Appreciation Award. (From
McConnell tees up Senate consideration of FAA bill this week (WE WILL BE PUSHING FOR CSA LANGUAGE AND FA 10 HR REST)
April 6, 2016
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Fresh off a two-week recess, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell kicked off today’s session by getting the legislative ball rolling on the Senate’s FAA bill.
Support Our Fight for 10 hours Rest for Flight Attendants
November 12, 2015
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Brothers & Sisters, We are on the cusp of a historical fight that will pave the way for increased safety for years to come.
IAM Wins $1 Million Grant For Hazardous Material Training
July 21, 2015
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IAM Wins $1 Million Grant For Hazardous Material Training July 21, 2015 Fourteen new IAM CREST Associate Instructors from Districts 141 and
Global Cabin Air Quality Executive and International Transport Workers Federation Cabin Crew Committee’s Annual Meeting Report
March 5, 2015
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It was an honor and a privilege to represent the IAM at the Global Cabin Air Quality Executive (GCAQE) and International Transport Workers Federation (ITF)
