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  • Air Transport March 5, 2015

    NMB Process Plods Along

    The National Mediation Board (NMB) yesterday requested additional information from the TWU/IAM Association relating to our request for a determination of Single Carrier Status (SCS). Specifically, the NMB asked for documentation related to both American Airlines and US Airways Simulator Technicians. This request is evidence the NMB is actively engaged in processing the Association’s SCS

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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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