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As safety professionals and first responders, Flight Attendants are tasked with handling emergencies and caring for thousands of passengers every day. Disturbingly, study after study shows Flight Attendants are impacted
The Machinists Non-Partisan Political League is the political arm of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. It was created in 1947 to allow IAM members to gather individual
BLUMENTHAL INTRODUCES BILL TO PREVENT FLIGHT ATTENDANT FATIGUE [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, introduced legislation to help prevent flight
Sisters and Brothers, The Association Mechanic & Related/Stores Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines the week of September 26th in DFW. During this session, your committee exchanged and discussed the
Dear Flight Attendants: Recently via our ASAP program, we have noticed an uptick in passenger misconduct reports. This last meeting we had two instances of passengers making physical contact with
Dear Sisters and Brothers, In June of this year, the membership was advised that the TWU/IAM Associations had retained the services of Neutral Joshua Javits to create final integrated seniority
As you know the Company recently sent out a revision to the Flight Attendant Handbook. This revision is currently under review by your IAM representatives for any contractual violations. We
The IAM works hard to advance the interests of working families, promote the cause of our members and defend our members’ rights. Just as IAM solidarity at the bargaining tables
Your negotiating Committee met with Swissport Director of Labor Relations Blake Martin and Phoenix General Manager Otis Williams the week of September 20, 21, 22, 2016. Negotiations began on a
The parties met for negotiations on September 21, 23 and 24, 2016 at the La Quinta Inn Appleton, Wisconsin. Present for the Company were Tina Vos, Managing Director Human Resources;
Soon, the election will only be a month away. With a fast approaching deadline, it is important for everyone to register to vote or ensure that they are registered. Here you
Sisters and Brothers, Your IAM joint contract negotiations committee met from Monday, September 19, 2016 and continued through Thursday, September 22, 2016 in St. Louis, Missouri. Your Committee exchanged proposals
Sisters and Brothers, Both the Fleet Service and Mechanic and Related/Stores negotiating committees met this week in Washington, DC. The week began with each committee meeting with company representatives to
When a TSA agent or law enforcement officer is assaulted at an airport, it’s a serious federal crime. And rightfully so, since we’re counting on them to keep us safe.
With the ongoing protests in the downtown city center of Charlotte, North Carolina, crew members staying at our long location in the heart of Charlotte will temporarily be moved to
Washington D.C., September 21, 2016—The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today announced its support of the proposed Alaska Airlines-Virgin America merger. The IAM initially withheld its support