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  • iMail , News April 7, 2015

    Delta Flight Attendants Determined to Prevail

    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

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  • iMail , News April 7, 2015

    Video: IAM Members at Southwest Airlines Ink Industry-Leading Contract

    Nearly 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

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  • iMail , News April 7, 2015

    Photo and Newsletter/Website Contest Reminder

    April 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

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  • News April 6, 2015

    IAM Withdraws NMB Election Application

    April 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

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  • iMail , News April 2, 2015

    IAM Flight Attendants Rally for Fair Pay

    IAM 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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