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WASHINGTON, April 24, 2026 — Richie Johnsen, Air Transport General Vice President of the IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), North America’s largest airline union, issued the following statement regarding potential federal relief for Spirit Airlines: “Spirit Airlines workers, including IAM ramp service employees, are the backbone of this airline and a
Read moreWASHINGTON, April 24, 2026 — Richie Johnsen, Air Transport General Vice President of the IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), North America’s largest airline union, issued the following statement regarding potential federal relief for Spirit Airlines: “Spirit Airlines workers, including IAM ramp service employees, are the backbone of this airline and a
Read moreThe IAM Union Air Transport Territory recently took part in an exchange trip to build international worker solidarity. General Vice President Richie Johnsen and Chief of Staff Edison Fraser, joined by IAM District 142 General Chair Lorraine Fraser, traveled to Panama to meet with the country’s pilots and ground service unions.
Read moreAn annual three-day program, held at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center, recently brought together 35 seniors from Aviation High School in Queens, N.Y. The participants are handpicked, top-of-their-class graduating seniors selected for their academic achievement and commitment to aviation careers. The IAM continues its long-standing partnership with the school, providing students with
Read moreWASHINGTON, March 22, 2026 — As U.S. airports suffer long security delays, the IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) joined with the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, Association of Professional Flight Attendants, and International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 135, to release the following statement: “Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers must be paid now.
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