iamaw

Southwest Airlines

IAM/Southwest Airlines – Voluntary Super Users for Seat Assignments

Dear Sisters and Brothers: It has come to our attention that the Company has taken the position of violating our Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) by assigning mandatory overtime to Super Users out of order. Despite being fully aware of these violations, the Director of Labor Relations is permitting the Phoenix station, and potentially other stations, […]

IAM/Southwest Airlines – Voluntary Super Users for Seat Assignments Read More »

NMB Issues Updated Tally Date in Alaska – Hawaiian Representation Case

Dear Sisters and Brothers: The National Mediation Board (NMB) has issued an official update affecting the Alaska Airlines – Hawaiian Airlines Representation Vote (Case No. R-7669). According to the Investigators’ February 5, 2026, correspondence, recent disruptions in Washington, D.C., including severe winter weather that closed federal agencies and a temporary lapse in government funding, impacted

NMB Issues Updated Tally Date in Alaska – Hawaiian Representation Case Read More »

Amentum

IAM/Amentum Customs & Border Patrol Contract Negotiations Update and Official Call for Contract Proposals

Dear Sisters and Brothers: District 142 intends to open contract negotiations with Amentum Customs & Border Patrol in April or May of this year. To prepare for these talks, your negotiating committee is issuing an official Call for Contract Proposals. Submitting contract proposals is one important way for you, the IAM members at Signature, to

IAM/Amentum Customs & Border Patrol Contract Negotiations Update and Official Call for Contract Proposals Read More »

Signature Flight Support

IAM/Signature Flight Support MDW Contract Negotiations Update and Official Call for Contract Proposals

Dear Sisters and Brothers: District 142 intends to open contract negotiations with Signature Flight Support MDW in April or May of this year. To prepare for these talks, your negotiating committee is issuing an official Call for Contract Proposals. Submitting contract proposals is one important way for you, the IAM members at Signature, to be

IAM/Signature Flight Support MDW Contract Negotiations Update and Official Call for Contract Proposals Read More »

Southwest Airlines

IAM General Grievance for Pass Violations Moving to Arbitration

Dear Sisters and Brothers: This message is to provide an update on the General Grievance filed for Pass Violations. We have now moved the grievance from Step 2 to Arbitration per Article 20 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and the process of striking for Arbitrators begins immediately. As soon as Arbitration dates are confirmed,

IAM General Grievance for Pass Violations Moving to Arbitration Read More »

NLRB Denies Unifi’s Appeal – IAM Victory Clears Path to Bargaining

Dear Sisters and Brothers: The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has rejected Unifi Aviation’s request for review, fully affirming the IAM’s victory in the representation election. The Board reiterated that it, not the National Mediation Board (NMB), has jurisdiction over airport contractors, consistent with prior Swissport rulings. With certification confirmed, the IAM is now legally

NLRB Denies Unifi’s Appeal – IAM Victory Clears Path to Bargaining Read More »

Federal Funding Lapse Temporarily Halts NMB Operations in Alaska–Hawaiian Representation Election

Dear Sisters and Brothers: The IAM has been notified that the National Mediation Board (NMB, the federal agency responsible for administering the Alaska Airlines–Hawaiian Airlines representation election (R-7672) is currently shut down due to a lapse in federal funding. The U.S. Congress has not passed full federal appropriations for this period. Without an enacted budget

Federal Funding Lapse Temporarily Halts NMB Operations in Alaska–Hawaiian Representation Election Read More »

McGee Air Services

IAM/McGee Air Services – Rumors of Job Actions

Dear Sisters and Brothers: District 142 is aware of recent discussions and rumors circulating in the workplace following McGee’s announcement about the Reliability Pay Program. We understand the frustration many of our members are feeling, as the Company’s decision impacts all of you, and your concerns are valid. At the same time, we want to

IAM/McGee Air Services – Rumors of Job Actions Read More »