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NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 4, 2024 – IAM airline workers spoke out in support of unionization and workers’ rights during a special live taping of Roland Martin Unfiltered at the historic TWA Hotel located at JFK Airport. The event showcased the power of collective bargaining and the urgent need for change across the airline industry.
WATCH: IAM Delta/JetBlue Townhall with Roland Martin
WATCH: The entire two-hour show here.
The broadcast featured a diverse panel of airline workers from major carriers, including United, American, Delta Air Lines, and JetBlue. They shared firsthand accounts of the challenges they face and their vision for a more equitable workplace.
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The discussion emphasized the need for fair wages, job security, and improved working conditions. IAM members at United, American, and Southwest Airlines stressed the importance of union representation to help empower airline workers and negotiate for a better future.
“This isn’t just about obtaining industry-leading contracts for our members in the airline industry,” said IAM Air Transport Territory General Vice President Richie Johnsen. “It is about dignity and respect for airline workers whether they are union or nonunion. The IAM is working to organize Delta Ramp Workers and JetBlue GO Crewmembers so we can lift up the entire industry to make every airline job a career. This event was more than a discussion, it was a call to action.”
Delta ramp workers and JetBlue GO Crewmembers are demanding union representation with the IAM. They seek fair labor practices, living wages, and job security. This event engaged political, community, and public support for their fight.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers is one of North America’s largest and most diverse industrial trade unions, representing approximately 600,000 active and retired members in the aerospace, defense, airlines, railroad, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries.
