The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today announced that approximately 30,000 workers at United Airlines overwhelmingly ratified seven contracts in the Fleet Service, Passenger Service, Storekeeper, Maintenance Instructor, Fleet Technical Instructor and Related and Security Officer classifications. The five-year accords run through 2021 and provide industry-best wages, work protections and retirement security,
Read moreGeneral Vice President Sito Pantoja issued the following statement on the Department of Transportation’s “show cause order” that could pave the way for Norwegian Air International’s (NAI) entry into the US aviation market: “Today’s decision by the DOT that could grant entry to NAI into the US aviation market and cause the loss of thousands
Read moreIAM Local Lodges throughout the United States and Canada regularly present service awards to members. Service pins are awarded for each five years of membership beginning the 15th year, and a certificate is also provided for each 5th year from 25-50. At 50, a member is awarded a gold Lifetime Membership card and exempted from
Read moreThe Swissport Negotiating Committee this week completed Negotiations Preparation in Phoenix to get ready for first contract negotiations. The fuelers voted by a 98 percent margin for IAM representation in November, 2015. During the week-long program the Negotiating Committee received training to draft contract language, present proposals, they conducted a power analyses and identified a
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