Dear Sisters and Brothers:
Negotiations between the IAM and Southwest Airlines resumed March 26 – 28, 2025, in Dallas, TX.
Tentative Agreements were reached for the following Articles:
- Article Twelve: Leaves of Absence
- Article Thirteen: Sick and Occupational Leave
- Letter of Understanding (LOU) Thirteen: PTO Conversion
In addition to the Tentative Agreements above, we had discussions around these additional Articles:
- Article Six: Hours of Service
- Article Fourteen: Vacations
- Article Eighteen: General and Miscellaneous
- Article Twenty-Two: Holidays/Flexible Time Off
While we have made significant progress, your District 142 Negotiations Committee continues to address the survey issues to reach a contract you deserve. We have future negotiation dates scheduled for April 9 – 10, 2025 (tentative), April 16 – 17, 2025, and May 13 – 15, 2025.
Please feel free to reach out to a Shop Steward or General Chair if you have any questions or concerns. We appreciate your ongoing support and patience.
Sincerely and fraternally,
John M. Coveny, Jr.
President/Directing General Chair
Oralia “Lollie” Beecher
General Chair
Negotiations Committee: David Asher, Erica Small
