Reciprocal Jump Seat Update
July 28, 2017
The reciprocal jump seat implementation with United Airlines has been pushed back from the initial target date due to continuing IT issues. As soon as these issues are resolved, we
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Association, AA Executive Session Negotiations Continue
July 28, 2017
Brothers and Sisters, The Executive Negotiating Committee informed American Airlines they would not meet face to face with the company this week while in Washington D.C. Your negotiating committees continued to evaluate
IAMAW/AIR WISCONSIN AIRLINES CORPORATION MRP NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE
July 28, 2017
The parties met for Negotiations on July 18, 19, and 20 at the Four Points by Sheraton in Schiller Park, IL. Present for the Company were Bob Frisch, COO, Janet
Senator Blumenthal Announces Act Aimed at Combating Toxic Cabin Air
July 27, 2017
On Tuesday, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) along with Senators Diane Feinstein (D-CA) and Edward Markey (D-MA) introduced the Cabin Air Safety Act, a bill that seeks to protect airline passengers
Association, AA Executive Session Negotiations Continue
July 21, 2017
Brothers and Sisters, The Executive Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines the week of July 17th, in Washington D.C. On the afternoon of July 19th, American Airlines presented their initial
IAM / BRITISH AIRWAYS NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE
July 13, 2017
The Company and Union commenced formal Section 6 negotiations today. Present for the Union were James M. Samuel, General Chairperson, Mike Manzo, Grand Lodge Special Representative, Reggie Gauthier, JFK CS
Jumpseat Update
July 12, 2017
In discussions with the IAM, United Airlines has said that the reciprocal jumpseat agreement has a target implementation date of July 25th. The IAM has been working to solve the
ATLANTIC AVIATION-PNE Tentative Agreement Gets Membership Approval
July 12, 2017
On Tuesday, July 11, 2017, the Atlantic Aviation membership at Philadelphia Northeast Airport ratified their tentative agreement by a large majority of the members voting. With this approval, all improvements,
Neutral Javits Issues Initial Integrated Seniority Lists at Alaska Airlines
July 12, 2017
IAM District 142 today announced that Neutral Joshua Javits issued his Report and Recommendations and initial integrated seniority lists for IAM represented Clerical, Office and Passenger Service Employees of Alaska
MAJOR MOVEMENT TOWARDS RECOGNITION OF CABIN AIR QUALITY SAFETY CONCERNS
July 7, 2017
Late last year, IAM Legislative Director Hasan Solomon and myself met with staff of Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal. Senator Blumenthal had several constituents who thought they had been exposed to
UNITED JUMPSEAT FOR EXPRESSJET AND COMMUTAIR FLIGHT ATTENDANTS
June 30, 2017
The IAM has been in communication with United regarding jumpseat implementation since we were able to negotiate the return of a reciprocal program in late 2016. The United IT/EmployeeRes team
Victory for Airline Customer Service Agents and the IAM
June 29, 2017
The Senate Commerce Committee Thursday approved customer service assault language into their Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Bill. This language will help protect Customer Service Agents (CSAs) against physical abuse. The
IAMAW/AIR WISCONSIN AIRLINES CORPORATION MRP NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE
June 27, 2017
The parties were scheduled to meet for Negotiations on June 20, 21, and 22, 2017 at the Best Western in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Present for the Company were Bob Frisch, COO;
URGENT: Tell Congress to Protect Airline Customer Service Agents from Assault
June 27, 2017
Today is the day to call your U.S. representative and ask them to stand up against assault on Customer Service Agents at U.S. airports. Across the country, an increasing number
ATLANTIC AVIATION-PNE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
June 25, 2017
Negotiations have been completed at PNE and a tentative agreement recommended by your Negotiating Committee has been obtained for the Atlantic Aviation membership. Copies of the terms of this agreement
EXPRESSJET FLIGHT ATTENDANTS NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE
June 25, 2017
Your negotiation committee met with ExpressJet the week of June 21, 2017 in Springfield Missouri. Your committee remains frustrated that the company continues to drag these negotiations with no reasonable
