IAM International President Robert Martinez, Jr. sent a letter to members of Congress urging them to pass a 2023 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act that prioritizes strong labor standards and ensures airline worker safety.
Read moreLGBTQ Pride Month is a celebration and commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender pride. Pride Month began after the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan—a series of gay liberation protests in 1969—and has since spread outside of the United States.
Read moreJoin fellow riders and Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines supporters from July 28-30, 2023 for an approximately 1,000-mile motorcycle ride across the beautiful and scenic Maine. This year’s three-day event will be hosted by the IAM Eastern Territory.
Read more–This story is from the Summer 2023 edition of the IAM Journal After almost three long and sometimes contentious years, the IAM Rail Division recently ratified a new, improved five-year Freight Rail Agreement with the National Carriers’ Conference Committee (NCCC). The accord is a critical initial step to addressing some of the industry’s biggest concerns.
Read moreThe IAM and Hawaiian Airlines began a partnership with Honolulu Community College in 2016 and launched an apprenticeship program to recruit and train local students interested in pursuing a career as aviation mechanics. Since then, the program has helped over 35 successful participants complete the program and transition into well-paying jobs.
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