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  • Air Transport June 4, 2015

    IAM Part of Coalition to Press Congress to Prevent Human Trafficking

    It is estimated that at least 12.3 million adults and children are enslaved around the world and that 56 percent are women and girls. The International Labor Organization (ILO) estimated that in 2005, 980,000 to 1,225,000 boys and girls were in forced labor situations as a result of human trafficking. June 6, 2015 marks two

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  • Air Transport June 3, 2015

    IAM Welcomes Southwest SOS Employees Into Union

    The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) recently welcomed Southwest Airlines Source of Support (SOS) employees into the union after a majority of the work group signed authorization cards to join the IAM. The IAM filed with the National Mediation Board (NMB) to accrete (recognize) the group as part of the already unionized

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  • Air Transport June 1, 2015

    IAM Flight Attendants Celebrate International Cabin Crew Day

    IAM District 142 yesterday celebrated International Cabin Crew Day with IAM-represented Flight Attendants by thanking them for their vital role in keeping the skies safe and letting them know how truly appreciated they are. “We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our Flight Attendant members at ExpressJet, Open Skies, and Commutair, along

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  • Air Transport May 28, 2015

    IAM Sponsors Aviation High School Students in Maintenance Skills Competition


    IAM District 142 recently sponsored six students and their instructors from New York’s Aviation High School to participate in the Aviation Maintenance Skills Competition. The competition was held during the MRO of Americas Convention, which was held at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Over 39 teams from seven different countries participated in the event. Teams

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  • Air Transport May 22, 2015

    NMB Certifies TWU-IAM Associations at American

    The National Mediation Board (NMB) this week certified the TWU-IAM Association for the Fleet Service, Mechanic and Related and Stores classifications as the ?collective bargaining agent for all of the above classifications at American ?Airlines. All three Associations were formed following the merger of US Airways and American Airlines. Both the Transport Workers Union (TWU)

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