ExpressJet May 2016 DFW FA ILIW Bidding Delay
April 17, 2016
The May 2016 DFW FA ILIW reserve pool was incorrect and we had been in the process of having it corrected by the Company. We were working expeditiously to make
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The Phoenix 2026 1Q
SWISSPORT – PHX NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE
April 15, 2016
Your Negotiating Committee met this week in order to prepare our proposals for face-to-face negotiations with the Company. While we did not meet with the Company this week we have
Association, American Airlines Mechanic & Related/Stores Negotiations Update
April 15, 2016
Sisters and Brothers: The Mechanic & Related/Stores Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines the week of April 11th in DFW. During this week’s sessions, your Negotiating Committee reached tentative agreement
Alaska Airlines Offers Employees Low Fare Zed Tickets on Virgin America
April 15, 2016
After the announcement last Monday, April 4th, of Alaska Airlines acquiring Virgin America, there have been many questions. One that was answered this week was, “When can Alaska employees fly on
AIRCRAFT SERVICE INTERNATIONAL GROUP – ORD
April 15, 2016
Negotiations are scheduled to reconvene on May 4, 2016. The location and time has not been determined. You will be advised of the location and time once the Company has
ExpressJet Weekly Update
April 14, 2016
Negotiations Update After the IAM’s request for a proffer of arbitration last month, IAM District 142 and ExpressJet Airlines have agreed to continue joint contract negotiations the week of April
ExpressJet Loss Of UA Discount Tickets
April 13, 2016
As of today, United Discount Tickets are not accessible to ExpressJet employees. At no point was this discussed or agreed upon by the IAM, and we are working diligently to
Employee Assistance Program Is Here For You
April 13, 2016
I am so STRESSED Most of us have felt “stressed out” at some point. Stress is unavoidable. While there is not a universally agreed upon definition of stress the following
ExpressJet Weekly Update
April 6, 2016
Negotiations Update After the IAM’s request for a proffer of arbitration last month, IAM District 142 and ExpressJet Airlines have agreed to continue joint contract negotiations the week of April 25th in Atlanta,
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
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. McConnell moved to proceed to
IAM / ATLANTIC AVIATION – TEB Call for Contract Proposals
April 6, 2016
The IAM/ Atlantic Aviation – TEB Agreement becomes amendable on June 15, 2016. Accordingly a call for proposed contract changes is now in order. Proposed changes are to be
Urgent: Tell Your Senators to Vote Yes on the Customer Service Agent Assault Amendment
April 6, 2016
As the largest union in the airline industry, the IAM has led the fight to protect Customer Service Agents from assault by hostile customers. We need our IAM members to
Alaska Airlines Announces Purchase of Virgin America
April 4, 2016
Early this morning, Alaska Airlines announced they were the successful bidder for the purchase of Virgin America Airlines. As we have said before, it seems the airline consolidation is still
Association, American Airlines Mechanic & Related/Stores Negotiations Update
April 1, 2016
The Mechanic & Related/Stores Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines the week of March 28th in DFW. On Monday, March 28th, senior leadership of the company, under the stealth of
SWISSPORT – PHX SAFETY BULLETIN MANDATORY USE OF A GUIDE PERSON
March 31, 2016
As a Union, Safety is our greatest concern. Every member has the right to go home at the end of their shift in the same or better condition than
SWISSPORT – PHX TRAINING MEETING Know Your Rights and Steward Training
March 31, 2016
Sisters and Brothers: This Tuesday (April 5, 2016) the Union will be conducting two training sessions. This training is to inform the members of what their rights are while