Members of the Women’s Committee at IAM Local 811 in Houston recently joined together to make a meaningful difference in their community by delivering donated toys to The Children’s Assessment Center. Committee members Sarah Monderoy Garcia, Margie King, Iveritt Evelita, Jiemel Sanders, and Nelson Yanes collected and delivered toys donated by fellow members to support
Read moreLeer en español AGUADILLA, P.R., May 5, 2026 – IAM Union-represented Lufthansa Technik workers in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, have ratified their first collective bargaining agreement, securing job protections, a signing bonus, wage increases, and improved benefits. The agreement, covering more than 200 aircraft mechanics and related workers, follows nearly four years of negotiations driven by strong
Read moreWASHINGTON, May 2, 2026 — The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) issued the following statement on Spirit Airlines’ announcement that it will cease operations: “Today’s news is devastating for the thousands of airline workers who showed up every day and gave everything to keep Spirit Airlines in the air. Our members on
Read moreThe IAM Air Transport Territory is proud to welcome approximately 40 new members at Unifi from Westchester County Airport (HPN), marking another strong IAM organizing win for working people in the airline industry. These customer service workers are employed by Unifi, North America’s largest aviation service provider, and perform critical work supporting airline operations, including
Read moreRecently, a member of IAM Sky Harbor Local 2559 discussed the critical need for enforceable heat-safety standards in Arizona at the Winpisinger Center during the IAM District 141 Jackie Jones Safety Education Program. Trina David spoke about the collaborative effort to educate employees on identifying and managing heat-related illnesses in high-temperature work environments, such as
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