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  • Air Transport March 4, 2015

    Hundreds of IAM Members Storm Capitol Hill to Stop ‘Fast Track’

    Hundreds of IAM members—including a large delegation from airline locals 846 (BWI), 914 (EWR) and 1759 (IAD, DCA)—today converged in Washington D.C. today to oppose granting the Obama Administration “fast track” trade authority for the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement. If “fast track” authority is granted to the Administration, TPP will be brought

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  • Air Transport January 29, 2015

    TWU, IAM Alliance Moving Forward at American Airlines

    Be assured that the leadership of both TWU and IAM are diligently preparing for negotiations and will fight for American Airlines workers to achieve our goal of industry leading contracts for our covered titles. The solicitation of proposals among all groups is an important part of the pre-negotiation process. They will provide your leadership with

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  • Air Transport December 31, 2014

    Download the IAM Delta App Today

    The IAM Delta grassroots campaign began approximately two years ago by hundreds of Delta Flight Attendant activists who seek a Voice in their professional future. These courageous Flight Attendants are close to filing for a representation election, supported by the Delta Ramp and other Delta workers. All IAM members are encouraged to support these important

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  • Air Transport December 3, 2014

    Machinists Union Members Approve New Deal at Southwest Airlines

    The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today announced approximately 6,500 Passenger Service and Reservations Agents at Southwest Airlines overwhelmingly approved a new contract. The four-year accord contains wage improvements that preserve the highest base wage rates in the airline industry. The contract also includes a signing bonus, industry-best job security provisions, maintains

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  • Air Transport November 21, 2014

    Buffenbarger Names Werkmeister as Transportation Department Special Representative

    International President Tom Buffenbarger today announced John Werkmeister would join the Transportation Department as a Special Representative John initiated into Local Lodge 1018 in Flushing, New York in 1984 as a Line Maintenance Mechanic at US Airways. John then transferred to US Airways’ Pittsburgh hub where he was elected Shop-Steward, Grievance Chairman and Local Lodge

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