The Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) is joining the fight to ensure Delta and Northwest Airlines employees are able to cast ballots for union representation in an atmosphere free from intimidation, threats, harassment or pressure from Delta management representatives. “LCLAA fully supports the IAM’s campaign to win representation rights for ground workers at the New Delta Air Lines, and LCLAA urges Delta Air Lines to refrain from anti-union campaigning and let their employees be free to cast a ballot without employer interference,” said LCLAA National President Milton Rosado (pictured) in a September 3rd letter of support to IAM President Tom Buffenbarger.
More than 12,500 IAM members stand to lose their union representation and pensions as a result of the Northwest Airlines merger with Delta Air Lines. The IAM is calling on Delta to remain neutral during the upcoming union representation elections – as they are required to under the Railway Labor Act – and allow their employees to be educated as to the advantages of union representation. An election win could also extend the benefits of union representation to nearly 18,000 Delta Air Lines workers who could enjoy the benefits of union representation for the first time.
The IAM has worked closely with LCLAA for years to advance an agenda that includes social, political and economic empowerment of working families in the workplace and in their communities.
