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In response to US Airways’ refusal to negotiate a contract with the airlines’ IAM-represented Mechanics and Related workers, informational pickets were held yesterday at US Airways’ largest locations. IAM members took their dispute public and informed US Airways’ passengers and the media about their fight for a fair contract with what will be the largest
Read moreIf approved, H. Res. 156 would halt the dangerous TSA decision and force the agency into a formal engagement process that would involve all affected stakeholders, including IAM-represented Flight Attendants. “The IAM appreciates Representative Jackson-Lee’s efforts in beating back this foolish decision by the TSA,” said General Vice President Sito Pantoja. “I urge all IAM
Read more“It has become crystal clear that US Airways has no intention of concluding a fair agreement with its mechanics,” said IAM District 142 President Tom Higginbotham. “CEO Doug Parker has been too busy negotiating with employees from another airline to bother with his own employees. He has infuriated IAM members by preferring to negotiate terms
Read moreFull-time Flight Attendants typically work 65-90 paid flight hours per month, with additional hours spent on the ground where the Flight Attendants are still on duty but receive no pay. Under the PPACA employees are only considered full-time if they work 30 hours of service per week or 130 hours per month. Thus, due to
Read more“IAM members at US Airways need and deserve contracts now,” said IAM District 141 President Rich Delaney. “The Machinists Union will not allow US Airways to stall our members’ contract negotiations while it devotes its attention to merging with American Airlines. The IAM is prepared to support this merger only if it provides real value
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