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The Federal Aviation Administration today proposed a new policy that establishes the extension of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for Flight Attendants. “For too long Flight Attendants have worked without the protections provided for under OSHA regulations,” said General Vice President Sito Pantoja. “The IAM has long fought for Flight Attendants to be
Read more“IAM-represented aircraft mechanics have set the gold standard in aircraft maintenance. They ensure the airworthiness of aircraft and enable people to travel the world safely,” said Pantoja. “This standard is at risk as the outsourcing of critical safety-sensitive aircraft repairs has become the operating norm in an environment where air carriers ‘forum shop’ for cheap
Read moreA few months ago, a dedicated team of Delta Flight Attendants initiated a true grass roots effort to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). Acting without IAM assistance, hundreds of Flight Attendant activists have collected thousands of signed cards requesting an election to choose IAM representation. The Machinists Union itself has
Read moreThe National Mediation Board today announced the IAM received a majority of votes cast and will represent 34 Stock and Stores Clerks at Horizon Air. IAM attorneys last month defended the rights of the newest Machinists, defeating Horizon Air’s attempt to reclassify the Stock and Stores Clerks as part of the Mechanics and Related craft.
Read moreThe FAUC praised the Obama Administration’s appointments to government agencies responsible for air transport safety, modernization and labor relations and noted that the President’s decisions have shown competence and a true dedication to safety, the future of air transport and the rights and needs of passengers and Flight Attendants. From Left to Right: Hasan Solomon,
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