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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreInternational 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
Read moreThe International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and International Transport Workers Federation (ITF)-affiliated unions from the SkyTeam airline alliance today held strategic meetings and informational picketing at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Delta’s largest hub, to support Delta Air Lines Flight Attendants’ campaign for IAM representation. ITF-affiliate unions from Europe, South America and Africa,
Read moreInternational Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today announced it reached a tentative agreement with Southwest Airlines covering approximately 6,500 Passenger Service and Reservations Agents. The four year tentative accord contains wage improvements that preserve the highest base wage rates in the airline industry, a signing bonus, industry-best job security provisions, maintains the highest
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