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Reversing a decades-long trend of sub-contracting locomotive maintenance work in the rail sector, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) announced an historic deal with CSX in the Huntington, West Virginia plant. “This is a huge win for IAM members,” said IAM District 19 President Jeff Doerr. “This deal will bring all four-axle
Read moreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C., September 26, 2013 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today announced it has reached three tentative agreements with United Airlines covering over 28,000 workers from the Fleet Service, Public Contact and Storekeeper classifications. The tentative agreements preserve and improve pensions, stabilize healthcare costs and expand job
Read moreSandra Hinojosa is presented with the IAM Excellence in Safety Award at the District 142 Convention in Orlando, Florida. From left to right: General Vice President Sito Pantoja, District 142 President Tom Higginbotham, award recipient Sandra Hinojosa, JATSC Chairman Ron Miller and JATSC Coordinator Stephanie Starks. To honor her heroism and quick response to avert
Read moreThen the unthinkable occurred. Two United Airlines and two American Airlines aircrafts were hijacked and used as suicide missiles to murder over 3,000 innocent people at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Flight Attendants were the first targets that day. This act of barbarism sent shockwaves through the civilized world, but
Read moreAmid the continuing uncertainty surrounding the American-US Airways merger, the purpose of the conference was to discuss outstanding issues and both parties’ positions on these issues. “During this entire process we have been crystal clear with US Airways that our contracts come before merger distractions,” said IAM District 141 President Rich Delaney. “But all we
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