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“Since 9/11, physical security at U.S. airports has been tightened and airline employees have been required to pass stringent background checks,” said Transportation GVP Robert Roach, Jr., at a hearing of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Homeland Security’s Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection. “But allowing U.S. aircraft to be maintained
Read moreFrom left, GLR Rod Hoffman, SR Jorge Saenz, ER Ed Manhart, AA Roger Nauyalis, Congressman Daniel Lipinski, Local 126 DBR Joe Pijanowski, GVP Philip J. Gruber, CR Michael D. King and Local 701 DBR Dennis Jawor. Illinois Democratic Congressman Daniel Lipinski recently visited with IAM representatives at the union’s Midwest Territory office to discuss issues
Read moreMembers of Local 2917 at Ft. Stewart, GA this week voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new three-year agreement with Lockheed Martin Readiness & Stability Operations. This 417-member unit voted 98 percent to accept the new agreement. Highlights of the agreement include a three percent pay hike in each year of the contract, increases in the
Read moreIAM Woodworkers Department GLR William Street has become the first union official ever elected to serve as chairman of the board of directors of the Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), the largest forest certification organization in the world. “Having a union leader as board chair signals the beginning of the next phase
Read moreWith the looming prospect of additional consolidation in the airline industry, workers at United, Continental and all carriers need to understand how a rule change proposed by National Mediation Board (NMB) would dramatically increase their chances of retaining their contracts, retirement benefits and seniority rights. The IAM is encouraging all members and family members to
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