Delta Flight Attendants are taking to social media to express their resilience and determination to gain a voice in their profession. “Today is the first day of the rest of our lives,” said LAX-based Delta Flight Attendant Elizabeth Joyce, center. “So, here we are at LAX lounge, full of hope, spirit and determination to get
Read moreNearly 7,000 IAM-represented Southwest Airlines customer service and reservations agents officially ratified an industry leading contract after two years of negotiations. Watch the new Machinists News Network video, “The Sky’s the Limit at Southwest Airlines.” “The employees we’re honored to represent and the employees who represent the management side who we’re honored to work with
Read moreApril 17, 2015 is the deadline to enter the IAM Newsletter and Website Contest and June 30 is the deadline for the IAM Photo Contest. The Newsletter and Website Contest is open to all good-standing local and district lodges who regularly distribute official newsletters and/or maintain regularly-updated websites. A panel of independent judges will consider
Read moreApril 6, 2015 – For the past few years the IAM has supported a historic organizing drive by Delta Flight Attendants. This campaign offered the opportunity to participate in an election to determine whether you would be represented by a strong union and protected by an industry leading contract or continue to be employees serving
Read moreIAM Flight Attendants picketed against unequal pay for regional cabin crew at Washington National Airport. Outside the busiest terminals at Washington National Airport, the calls rang out: “No Justice! No Peace!” IAM Flight Attendants and cabin crew from regional airlines were picketing against a corporate race to the bottom that’s left them with less pay
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