Sisters and Brothers,
The holiday season is one of joy and gratitude. Many of us will reflect on the year passed and gather with friends and family to celebrate the coming of a new one.
I am always proud of the IAM Air Transport membership, but the holidays bring a refreshed appreciation for you, as many of you will be on the job, moving goods worldwide and making sure our loved ones can safely travel to gather.
You make the holidays possible, and I want to express my sincere gratitude for the hard work and commitment you bring to your jobs, every day and especially now.
Our union has had many wins this year, including airline industry-leading contracts that set the bar high.
We hope to add almost 3,000 JetBlue GO workers to our IAM Air-Transport family in the New Year, as they begin the voting process December 21. Please give your solidarity and support to these workers in their fight to join our union.
Your IAM Air Transport Leadership pledges to continue working for the betterment of our union with good contracts and strong representation.
I wish each and every one of you a happy, healthy, and safe holiday. Thank you for your work and solidarity.
In solidarity,
Richie Johnsen
IAM Air Transport General Vice President