The IAM submitted thousands of signed election request cards with the National Mediation Board (NMB) to provide the required proof of interest among Delta Fleet Service (ramp) employees for a union representation election. “Filing cards with the NMB is a significant milestone, but just one of many hurdles that must be overcome,” said IAM General
Read moreOregon Democratic Congressman Kurt Schrader speaks with IAM leaders during a stop of the ‘It’s About Jobs’ bus tour sponsored by the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT). Left to right (facing camera): Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-OR), IAM Executive Assistant Diane Babineaux, Western Territory GVP Gary Allen and IP Tom Buffenbarger. IAM
Read moreThe National Mediation Board (NMB) issued a Single Carrier Ruling for the combined Stock and Stores employees. This ruling follows similar rulings for Fleet Service and Passenger Service classifications and confirms that Delta is operating as a single carrier in these three classifications. The ruling begins a 14-day period which is the final opportunity for
Read moreThe 127 new IAM members at Sheppard AFB, TX, recently ratified a first contract with Defense Support Services LLC (DS2). The members belong to Local Lodge 2771 in Wichita Falls, TX. The new three-year contract includes general wage increases of 3.5 percent in each year, cuts health insurance costs in half and brings vacation and
Read moreThe Kitchen Staff at the Winpisinger Center: Back row, left to right: Pat Burney, Dorothy Vallandingham, Mary Weeks, Sassy Lumpkins, Mary Fones, Bonnie Bowles, Cindy Hardy and Cecilia Murphy. Front row: Cherrie Fearns (retiree). Local 193 member Cheryl “Cherrie” Fearns, who has helped feed tens of thousands of fellow IAM members attending classes
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