
The IAM Union’s 2025 Joint Air Transport Safety Committee (JATSC) Conference was recently held at the William W. Winpisinger Center in Hollywood, Md. The committee’s core focus areas included promoting collaborative safety programs such as the Ground Safety Action Program, actively working toward injury prevention and hazard mitigation, supporting training and education initiatives, and advocating for robust worker safety reporting systems.
Daily video wrap-up reports from the conference highlighted various sessions, including presentations on combating distracted driving and addressing workplace issues like carelessness and complacency.
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Furthermore, the conference featured speakers discussing complex topics such as lithium-ion battery threats and the importance of professional standards, with the event also emphasizing team building and the value of communication among different unions and international members to enhance overall aviation safety.