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A referendum petition was filed a few short hours after Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens signed a bill into law, making Missouri the country’s 28th “right-to-work” state. The referendum petition will freeze
Just moments before a transition agreement between the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and Alaska Airlines was to be signed, Alaska Airlines insisted the IAM change the
Sisters and Brothers, The Association Mechanic & Related/Stores Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines the week of February 6, 2017 in DFW. During this week’s session, the Committee exchanged and discussed
The parties met again this week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in Dayton, Ohio to continue negotiations for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Union negotiating committee was present and
The IAM today announced it filed for a determination of single carrier status at Alaska Airlines with the National Mediation Board (NMB). The filing requests that the federal agency affirm
Face-to-face negotiations between Jetstream Ground Services and the Union were held this week at Sky Harbor Local Lodge 2559. Present for the Company was Marc Des Noyers, President and CEO,
Sisters and Brothers: On February 6, 2017 the IAM met with Alaska Airlines for continued discussions of the Award and Order of the recent HMO Arbitration. This discussion was focused
Brothers and Sisters, The Union and Company met again this week on February 1 and 2 to continue working towards a resolution for the grievance filed last year covering the
Republicans Look to Strip Away Transportation Workers’ Rights House Republicans introduced a bill Wednesday that would establish Right to Work policies nationwide, including the airline and rail sectors. Such a
Brothers and Sisters, Be sure you are staying on top of the current legislative issues. New right-to-work legislation is being introduced that will affect us. Please read up on the
Brothers and Sisters, The ratification vote for the recently negotiated Tentative Agreement was held on Monday, January 30, 2017 between the hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm at LaGuardia, Hangar 11.
The Company informed the Union that they are cancelling negotiations that were scheduled for February 14, 15, and 16, 2017. The new dates are February 28, March 1 and 2,
Brothers and Sisters, The parties met for Negotiations on January 24, 25, and 26, 2017 at the La Quinta Inn and Suites Appleton, Wisconsin. Present for the Company were
Sisters and Brothers, We cannot stress enough, how important it is to keep clear lines of communication open between yourself and your IAM Union Rep(s). Once again, we are pleased
Sisters and Brothers, The Association Mechanic & Related/Stores Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines the week of January 23, 2017. During this week’s session, the Committee exchanged and discussed the