Attack on Alaska Aircraft Continues

January 13, 2006 - Yet another Alaska Airlines aircraft parked harmlessly at a gate at Seattle’s SEA-TAC Airport has fallen victim to Alaska’s subcontracting of ramp service work.

IAM Asks NMB for Quick US Airways Decision

December 15, 2005 - General Vice President Robert Roach, Jr. today sent a letter to the National Mediation Board asking for a quick decision on the IAM's request for a ruling that US Airways and America West are now operating as a single carrier.

IAM Objects to UAL Plan of Reorganization

December 12, 2005 - The Machinists Union today filed an objection in bankruptcy court to UAL Corporation’s Joint Plan of Reorganization.

Local 1650 Retirees Club Honors 50-year IAM Members

December 9, 2005 - More than 28 members from Local 1650 in Kansas City, Missouri gathered this week to receive certificates and be honored for 50 years of membership in the IAM.

Railroad Early Retirement Medical Plan Increases Lifetime Maximum

December 9, 2005 - As of January 1, 2006, the lifetime maximum benefit for each individual covered under The Railroad Employees National Early Retirement Major Medical Benefit Plan will from $92,400 to $96,400. 

IAM Flight Attendants Reach Deal With Continental Airlines

December 8, 2005 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today announced a tentative agreement with Continental Airlines on behalf of the airline’s 8,300 Flight Attendants.

Machinists Union Warns of Risk From Overseas Repair Stations

November 17, 2005 - IAM Transportation General Vice President Robert Roach, Jr.testified today before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee at a hearing on aviation safety.

Judge Approves Temporary Cuts for IAM Members

November 16, 2005 -  A U.S. bankruptcy judge approved Northwest Airlines’ Section 1113(e) motion for emergency temporary relief that reduces the wages paid to IAM-represented employees by 19 percent and compensation for sick leave to 75 percent of the prevailing wage rate for each day of paid sick leave taken.

United to Close Denver Reservation Center

November 16, 2005 -  United Airlines announced plans to close its Denver Reservations Center effective approximately January 15, 2006.

NWA Asks Court for Temporary Contract Relief

November 7, 2005 - “The immediate sacrifice being asked from our members is unfortunate and regrettable,” said Bobby DePace, President of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 143 following Northwest Airlines’ bankruptcy court request to impose temporary, emergency contract terms on IAM members.

Northwest Signals Retiree Health Benefit Threat

November 2, 2005 - Northwest Airlines has filed a motion in bankruptcy court announcing its intention to seek modification of retiree medical benefits for existing and future retirees and asking for the United States Trustee to form a committee to represent retirees.

Transportation Department Announces New Organizing Initiative

October 26, 2005 - “The Air Transport and Railroad industries are ripe with attractive opportunities to organize tens of thousands of workers,” said Transportation General Vice President Robert Roach, Jr

Machinists, TSA Address Transportation Worker Security

October 4, 2005 - “A secure work environment for transportation workers is essential for a safe U.S. transportation industry,” said Robert Roach, Jr., General Vice President of Transportation for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), after a meeting with Kip Hawley, Director of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

US Airways Emerges From Bankruptcy, IAM Files for NMB Ruling

September 30, 2005 - Now merged with America West Airlines, US Airways this week exited from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in 30 months.

IAM Appointed to Northwest Airlines Unsecured Creditors Committee

September 30, 2005 - The Machinist Union will serve on the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Northwest Airlines bankruptcy case.

US Airways Merger Update

September 27, 2005  The latest developments in the US Airways-America West merger.

Bankruptcy Judge Okays US Airways Reorganization Plan

A U.S. bankruptcy judge has confirmed USAirways’ reorganization plan allowing the airline to emerge from bankruptcy and consummate a planned merger with America West in mid-October.

IAM Responds to Northwest Airlines Bankruptcy

Sept. 14, 2005 – “The IAM is prepared to defend our members and their interests throughout the bankruptcy process,” said Robert Roach, Jr., General Vice President of Transportation for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) following the announcement that Northwest Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization. 

District 141 & District 142: On the US Airways Merger

District 142' s PDGC William O'Driscoll and District 141's PDGC Randy Canale update the membership on the proposed US Airways merger.

Rail Machinists Ratify National Contract

September 1, 2005 - Railroad District 19 members working at Class 1 freight rail carriers ratify agreement.

Bankruptcy Court Rejects New UAL-ALPA Deal

Bankruptcy Court Rejects New UAL-ALPA Deal

Emergency Relief Motion Buys Time at United

Emergency Relief Motion Buys Time at United

IAM Ratifies Three New Contracts at US Airways

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today announced that all three IAM-represented groups at US Airways voted to accept new four-year agreements providing hundreds of millions of dollars in annual cost savings to the bankrupt airline.

Important Information About Federal Income Tax and Railroad Retirement Benefits

Important Information About Federal Income Tax and Railroad Retirement Benefits

IAM Names Slater to NWA Board

IAM Names Slater to NWA Board