Strength in numbers is what gathered many at the St. Paul Regional Labor Federation hall recently. Many are workers for Delta Air Lines in and around Minneapolis and St. Paul, and they all could agree on one thing – costs for everyday living are getting out of hand. “No matter what part of the plane
Read moreThe recent merger of Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines has set into motion the preparation for negotiations of the two airlines on joint collective bargaining agreement contracts for the members of the two carriers. IAM District 142 President and Directing Chair John M. Coveny Jr. recently appointed a 10-member team to serve on the Negotiating
Read moreIAM Union members gathered in Mystic, Conn., over the weekend for the semi-annual Connecticut State Council of Machinists meeting. Patrick Buzzee, President of the State Council, opened the conference with a robust agenda. This gathering brought together IAM members from various industries, as well as legislative leaders, to provide an essential platform for discussing labor
Read moreWASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2025 – The 600,000-member IAM Union, the largest airline and defense labor union in North America, which represents maintenance and stores members at PSA Airlines, released the following statements: “As a union with deep ties in the aviation, aerospace and defense industries, as well as a significant presence in Wichita, we are
Read moreIAM International President Brian Bryant has announced the appointment of Derek Cearley as an IAM Southern Territory Special Representative, effective Feb. 1, 2025. Cearley, who has been serving as the Business Representative for IAM District 776 in Texas since 2020, brings a wealth of experience and dedication to his new role. A seasoned leader and
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