Dear Sisters and Brothers: On this Fourth of July, we pause to honor the courage, vision, and sacrifice of our nation’s founding fathers—men and women who dared to dream of a better future and fought for the freedom to shape it. Their unwavering commitment to justice and independence gave birth to a nation built on […]
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Your IAM District 142 Negotiating Committee met with Qantas Airways Management the week of June 30 – July 2, 2025, in Los Angeles, CA, for the thirteenth round of direct negotiations. Even though Tentative Agreements (TAs) were not reached during this session, the discussions were productive. Given the complexity and importance
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Last week, at the 2025 Transportation Conference in Las Vegas, we had a valuable opportunity to meet with IAM leadership from both the International and District levels, as well as McGee leadership. The discussions were productive and characterized by constructive dialogue, with meaningful progress made on several key topics. Due to
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Get ready for a paws-itively awesome day of sunshine, swings, and smiles—all for a great cause! Join us at the beautiful Papago Golf Club for a day packed with golf, games, laughter, and good vibes, benefiting Guide Dogs of America – Tender Loving Canines. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or a
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of one of our IAM District 142 members who worked for PSA Airlines in Charlotte, NC. Our thoughts are with their family, friends, and coworkers during this incredibly difficult time. We understand that grief affects everyone differently, and
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: As we continue to prepare for the upcoming negotiations with Atlantic Aviation, we would like to take this opportunity to update the TEB IAM members on recent developments. A few weeks ago, long-time General Chair Bill Wise retired after a career of dedicated service spanning many years. Bill was responsible for
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Your IAM District 142 Negotiation Committee met with McGee Air Services the week of June 9th in Seattle, WA. Both sides were sincere and thoroughly engaged in the process, and tentative agreements were reached for the following sections: Due to the busy summer season, the next round of negotiations is scheduled
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: The IAM has been notified that American Airlines will be awarding the aircraft cleaning work currently performed by Jetstream at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to a different vendor. This news is deeply concerning, and we understand the uncertainty it creates for our members. Let us be clear: your rights under
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Your IAM District 142 Negotiating Committee convened on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Charlotte, NC, to prepare for negotiations. On Wednesday, June 11, we began direct negotiations with PSA Airlines Stores management for our first Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). These negotiations follow certification by the National Mediation Board (NMB) on September
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Your IAM District 142 Negotiating Committee met with Qantas management in Los Angeles on June 3rd, 4th, and 5th for the twelfth round of direct negotiations. Unfortunately, we must report that only a small amount of progress was made during this session. No Tentative Agreements (TAs) were reached. Discussions, particularly regarding
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