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2006 Archives
Machinists Respond to UAL/Continental Rumors
December 13, 2006 - The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers’ (IAM) General Vice President Robert Roach, Jr. today issued the following statement in response media reports that Continental Airlines and United Airlines are discussing a possible merger:
President Establishes Metro-North PEB
December 7, 2006 - President George W. Bush has established a Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) to investigate and report on the four-year contract dispute between Metro-North Railroad and 3,500 employees represented by a coalition of unions, including the Machinists Union, Transportation Communications Union and Transport Workers Union.
Airline Unions Preserve Foreign Ownership Ban
December 6, 2006 - After months of intense pressure from the Machinists Union and others, the Department of Transportation has withdrawn its proposal to allow foreign interests to control U.S. airlines.
Machinists Union Responds to US Airways Merger Proposal
November 15, 2006 - International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) General Vice President Robert Roach, Jr. today issued the following statement in response to US Airways’ proposal to buy Delta Airlines.
Metro-North Labor Coalition Released from Mediation
November 7, 2006 - The National Mediation Board has relaesed the unions in the Metro-North Labor Coalition and Metro North Labor Relations from mediation.
Machinists to Help Delta Airlines' Workers Unionize
October 16, 2006 - The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today unveiled a nationwide campaign to help organize more than 6,000 Ramp Service workers at Delta Airlines.
News Article Hails IAM Pension Victories
“It is said that in the event of a nuclear holocaust, only Cher and cockroaches will have enough resilience to survive. Perhaps the International Association of Machinists should be added to the list.”
Amtrak Charged with Stalling Contract Talks
October 3, 2006 - Fed up with foot dragging by Amtrak management over a new contract for 450 IAM members who maintain Amtrak passenger trains, the IAM filed a request with the National Mediation Board (NMB) for a proffer of arbitration in an effort to move the negotiations closer to a resolution.
Register To Vote
October 3, 2006 - The IAM encourages all members to take part in the election process.
IAM Wins Third America West Group
September 26, 2006 - The National Mediation Board (NMB) certified the IAM as the collective bargaining representative for all Stock Clerks at US Airways.
Rail Labor Launches Informational Campaign
September 7, 2006 - The IAM is part of a group of unions representing workers at our nation’s rail carriers that have initiated a coordinated campaign to counter rail managements’ union-busting agenda during intense contract negotiations.
Machinists Welcome New US Airways Members
August 29, 2006 - IAM District 142 held Open House meetings in Phoenix, AZ and Las Vegas, NV for former Teamster-represented America West Mechanics.
Comair Crash in Kentucky
August 27, 2006 - Comair Flight 5191, a 50-seat commuter aircraft, crashed today during takeoff from Bluegrass Airport in Lexington, KY.
UAL to Close Dulles Reservations Cente
August 22, 2006 - United Airlines announced it will close its reservation center located near Dulles Airport in Virginia around October 16, 2006.
Machinists Unveil Merger Team
August 21, 2006 - The Machinists Union announce assembled to protect the interests of IAM members in any upcoming airline mergers.
Northwest Apologizes for Insulting Employees
August 18, 2006 - As if losing your job wasn’t bad enough, Northwest Airlines added salt to the wounds of IAM members facing furlough by handing about 60 employees a booklet containing an inconsiderate list of ideas on how to save money while they’re out of work.
IAM Members Excel, TSA Falls Short During Security Threat
August 14, 2006 - The enhanced security procedures enacted last week caused disruptions at airports across the country, but not the widespread chaos predicted by the media.
Transportation Adds 900 US Airways Members
August 14, 2006 - The National Mediation Board (NMB) has certified the Machinists Union as the collective bargaining representative for the Mechanic & Related class and craft at US Airways.
IAM Certified as US Airways Mechanic and Related Representative
August 11, 2006 - The National Mediation Board (NMB) today issued a decision stating that the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have not shown sufficient interest to hold a representation election for Mechanic & Related employees.
IAM Responds to Transportation Threat
August 10, 2006 - British Authorities overnight foiled a terror plot to blow up aircraft flying between the United Kingdom and the United States.
IAM Warns US Airways Over Merger Plans
August 7, 2006 - The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today cautioned US Airways that it must resolve transition negotiations with the IAM before it can enter into another airline merger.
IAM Files to Represent All US Airways Stock Clerks
August 3, 2006 - As the certified representative of the Stock Clerks at US Airways, the IAM has filed an application with the National Mediation Board (NMB) to represent all Stock Clerks at the carrier following its merger with America West Airlines. Stock Clerks from the former America West are currently represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
Gulfstream Flight Attendants Join IAM
July 21, 2006 - By nearly a two to one margin, Flight Attendants at Gulfstream International Airlines have overwhelmingly voted for IAM representation in a National Mediation Board (NMB) election.
Machinists Ratify Alaska Airlines Pacts
July 17, 2006 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 143 today announced that its members ratified two separate contracts covering 3,056 Alaska Airlines employees.
Machinists Ratify Northwest Airlines Pact
June 9, 2006 - After nine days of voting across the Northwest Airlines system, District 143 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today announced that 62 percent of the voting Equipment Service & Stock Clerk (ESSC) membership accepted the terms of an agreement reached with the bankrupt airline on May 19, 2006.
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