Foxx Nominated to Head DOT

 
                                   Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx has bee tapped to run the DOT

The Obama Administration today nominated Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx to head the Department of Transportation, replacing current Secretary Ray Lahood.

Foxx has received much praise for his efforts in expanding and improving Charlotte's transit infrastructure as a way to grow the economy. 

"The IAM looks forward to working with Mayor Foxx to address many of the nation's transportation issues," said General Vice President Sito Pantoja. "We look forward to assist in expediting Mayor Foxx' confirmation."  

The post requires Senate approval. 

COMTO's Celebrating Women Who Move The Nation Awards

The Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) honored ten women for demonstrated leadership abilities, commitment to diversity and inclusion, advocacy for other women and support of historically underutilized businesses in both the public and private sectors.  Rep. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois received the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Never Giving Up The Good Fight

February is Black History Month.  A time to celebrate African Americans who in many cases changed the world with their contributions.  Labor leaders of today are still working to do the same.

IAM and United Agree to Expedite Contract Talks

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today announced an agreement with United Airlines to enter into expedited contract negotiations with the assistance of the National Mediation Board (NMB) for six classifications covering 35,400 employees at the airline.

Delta to Shut Down Comair

Delta Air Lines announced Friday plans to shut down its commuter subsidiary Comair Inc. The IAM represents 224 aircraft maintenance and related workers at the airline who will be affected by the closure. Recognizing that Comair was having financial difficulties, IAM District Lodge 142 had attempted to negotiate an agreement that would address Delta’s attempt to reduce costs while providing for the future of Comair and the members the IAM represents. The IAM’s request for future job security was not met with a response.

Ready to Walk

Community! That was the message being shouted at this year's AIDS Walk held in New York City's Central Park.

IAM to Weigh US Airways Takeover of American Airlines

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Washington, D.C., April 20, 2012 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today reassured its members at US Airways that it will aggressively represent their interests in any potential takeover of bankrupt American Airlines.

First Point of Contact

January 19, 2012 - They are the men and women on the front line at United Airlines.  The first point of contact for many passengers and the reason so many travelers come back to United year after year.

The Time Is Now!

December 12, 2011 - For the flight attendants at Express Jet, the time is now!

NMB Dismisses Passenger Service Charges Against Delta

The National Mediation Board (NMB) has dismissed the IAM’s election interference complaint against Delta Air Lines in the 2010 election the NMB held on behalf of the airline’s 15,400 Passenger Service employees.

Sito Pantoja to Lead IAM Transportation Department

Tapping into the wealth of experience that is among the IAM’s greatest resources, International President Tom Buffenbarger named Sito Pantoja to become the newest member of the IAM Executive Council. Pantoja will begin serving as General Vice President (GVP) of the Transportation Territory on January 1, 2012 and succeed current Transportation GVP Robert Roach, Jr., who will become the IAM’s General Secretary-Treasurer.

Sito Pantoja to Lead IAM Transportation Department

Tapping into the wealth of experience that is among the IAM’s greatest resources, International President Tom Buffenbarger named Sito Pantoja to become the newest member of the IAM Executive Council. Pantoja will begin serving as General Vice President (GVP) of the Transportation Territory on January 1, 2012 and succeed current Transportation GVP Robert Roach, Jr., who will become the IAM’s General Secretary-Treasurer.

Sito Pantoja to Lead IAM Transportation Department

Tapping into the wealth of experience that is among the IAM’s greatest resources, International President Tom Buffenbarger named Sito Pantoja to become the newest member of the IAM Executive Council. Pantoja will begin serving as General Vice President (GVP) of the Transportation Territory on January 1, 2012 and succeed current Transportation GVP Robert Roach, Jr., who will become the IAM’s General Secretary-Treasurer.

Check it Out: ExpressJet / Atlantic Southeast Flight Attendant Webcast

Hundreds of ExpressJet and Atlantic Southeast Flight Attendants logged on and listened in to a live webcast where a quartet of IAM-represented Flight Attendants answered questions about contract negotiations, job security, seniority protection and the upcoming representation election.

Rail PEB Hearings End

The IAM, TCU, a coalition of nine other rail unions and rail carrier representatives have wrapped up a week of hearings before a Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) in Washington, D.C. The parties are waiting for the PEB’s written recommendations for settlement of the contract dispute between the unions and the nation's Class 1 Freight Rail Carriers represented by the National Carriers’ Conference Committee (NCCC).

A Yes For the IAM

September 26, 2011 - For the flight attendants at Express Jet Airlines the answer is simple...YES!

Looking Out For Delta Workers

September 21, 2011 - The fight to protect workers at Delta Airlines is far from over.

Rain or Shine, We Walk

May 25, 2011 - For the IAM flight attendants at Local Lodge 2339N in Newark, being part of a union means being part of a community that makes a difference.

NMB Looks At Delta

May 24, 2011 - The National Mediation Board or NMB is looking into allegations that Delta Airlines interfered during the union representation election.

Lawmakers Respond to IAM Campaign to Expand CrewPass

Two top members of the House Committee on Homeland Security have lent their voices and their influence to the IAM effort to include Flight Attendants among the flight crew members authorized to use the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) expedited security screening system. Under current TSA guidelines, only pilots are entitled to access secure areas using this method.

Machinists Pledge to Protect Voting Rights

The IAM pledged it will continue to lobby lawmakers to prevent any repeal of majority voting rights recently granted to airline and rail workers by the National Mediation Board.

Machinists Pledge to Protect Union Members’ Voting Rights

Washington, D.C., April 1, 2011 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) will continue to lobby lawmakers to prevent any repeal of majority voting rights recently granted to airline and rail workers by the National Mediation Board.

2,900 AirTran Employees Win Collective Bargaining Rights

In an election conducted under the National Mediation Board’s (NMB) new voting guidelines, workers at AirTran won collective bargaining rights when a solid majority of the carrier’s 2,900 Fleet and Passenger Service/Reservation employees voted to join the Machinists Union.

Act Now to Save Union Voting Rights

The House of Representatives is poised to vote this Thursday, March 31, on legislation containing a provision that would repeal the new voting rules for airline and rail workers issued last year by the National Mediation Board (NMB).

TAKE ACTION: Click here to urge your Representative to support an amendment proposed by Ohio Republican Rep. Steven LaTourette that would remove the repeal language and preserve the voting rules that allow a simple majority of those voting in air and rail union elections to determine the outcome.

2011 IAM Transportation Conference Will Convene in August

The 2011 IAM North American Transportation Conference will be held August 2-5 at the Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel in Nevada.