
IAM/Southwest Airlines Summit Update
Dear Sisters and Brothers: The IAM and Southwest Airlines concluded their final summit of the year on December8–9, 2025, at District 142 Headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. PDGC John Coveny,Southwest GCs,
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: The IAM and Southwest Airlines concluded their final summit of the year on December8–9, 2025, at District 142 Headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. PDGC John Coveny,Southwest GCs,

Dear Sisters and Brothers: Negotiations resumed on December 10 and 11, 2025, focusing on:• Article 5 – Classifications (including AI/Artificial Intelligence)• NCP Time Off Language• Article 27 – Wages Following

Dear Sisters and Brothers: We are pleased to announce that approximately 80 UNIFI employees who provide ground-handling and aviation services at Fresno Yosemite International Airport have overwhelmingly voted to join

Dear Sisters and Brothers: The National Mediation Board (NMB) has issued its official Notice of Election in the Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines representation case. Along with the notice, the NMB has

Dear Sisters and Brothers: Your District 142 Joint Alaska–Hawaiian Negotiating Committee met with the Company last week at District 142 Headquarters in Phoenix to continue work on the Joint Collective

Dear Sisters and Brothers: On December 8, 2025, the National Mediation Board (NMB) issued its latest status-change determinations regarding 62 individuals on the List of Potential Eligible Voters in the

Sincerely and fraternally, John M. Coveny, Jr.President/Directing General Chair DOWNLOAD/PRINT A PDF VERSION OF THIS BULLETIN POST ON ALL IAM BULLETIN BOARDS

Dear Sisters and Brothers: Please be advised that the IAM Legal Department is not involved in the District 142 grievance procedure. They do not review grievance-related emails nor take any

Dear Sisters and Brothers: IAM District 142 has officially submitted a General Grievance to Southwest Airlines regarding the recent mass suspension and warnings of Employee Travel Privileges without transparency, evidence, or due process. The

Dear Sisters and Brothers: The National Mediation Board has issued a decisive ruling in Case No. 7669, affirming the IAM’s position and rejecting AMFA’s attempt to strip cleaners and line

Dear Sisters and Brothers: IAM District 142 is pleased to announce that new negotiation dates for our Southwest Airlines Network Control Planners have been secured for December 10 and 11,

Dear Sisters and Brothers: As we come together for the Thanksgiving holiday, IAM District 142 sincerely thanks each and every one of our members. Among all the things we can

Dear Sisters and Brothers: IAM District 142 is proud to announce that Scott Schlaiss has been appointed to the position of Vice President At-Large. Scott joined the IAM in November

Dear Sisters and Brothers: IAM District 142 is proud to announce the appointment of Robert Trapanese as Vice President At-Large. Robert brings over thirty years of dedication, leadership, and service

Dear Sisters and Brothers: IAM District 142 is pleased to announce that Jose Rosales has been appointed to serve as Vice President – McGee Air Services. Brother Rosales joined the

Dear Sisters and Brothers: IAM District 142 is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Hopson as Vice President – Alaska Airlines. Sister Hopson joined the IAM in 2005 and