The IAM Southern Territory has intensified its efforts to organize diverse groups of workers. They’ve recently had impressive organizing wins at Lufthansa Technik, Zenetex, Maytag, Akima Technical Solutions, and Servicon Systems Inc., to name a few. Many new Machinists are now experiencing respect on the job and improved family lives for the first time. Being
Read moreDelta workers and their union allies stood together in solidarity during the company’s annual shareholder meeting in New York City to demand management commit to stop interfering with their employees’ right to unionize.
Read moreThis morning, Delta Air Lines workers and their union allies attended the company’s annual shareholder meeting in Manhattan to demand Delta management commit to International Labor Organization (ILO) standards on freedom of association and neutrality in union organizing campaigns.
Read more–This story is from the Summer 2023 edition of the IAM Journal The new IAM Air Transport Territory places great importance on negotiating and enforcing strong collective bargaining agreements (CBA’s). But negotiating industry leading contracts isn’t the only focus of the territory. Building bargaining power is key to negotiating a strong IAM contract.
Read moreThe IAM and Hawaiian Airlines began a partnership with Honolulu Community College in 2016 and launched an apprenticeship program to recruit and train local students interested in pursuing a career as aviation mechanics. Since then, the program has helped over 35 successful participants complete the program and transition into well-paying jobs.
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