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The IAM Air Transport Territory is proud to welcome approximately 40 new members at Unifi from Westchester County Airport (HPN), marking another strong IAM organizing win for working people in the airline industry. These customer service workers are employed by Unifi, North America’s largest aviation service provider, and perform critical work supporting airline operations, including
Read moreRecently, a member of IAM Sky Harbor Local 2559 discussed the critical need for enforceable heat-safety standards in Arizona at the Winpisinger Center during the IAM District 141 Jackie Jones Safety Education Program. Trina David spoke about the collaborative effort to educate employees on identifying and managing heat-related illnesses in high-temperature work environments, such as
Read moreWASHINGTON, April 24, 2026 — Richie Johnsen, Air Transport General Vice President of the IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), North America’s largest airline union, issued the following statement regarding potential federal relief for Spirit Airlines: “Spirit Airlines workers, including IAM ramp service employees, are the backbone of this airline and a
Read moreWASHINGTON, April 24, 2026 — Richie Johnsen, Air Transport General Vice President of the IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), North America’s largest airline union, issued the following statement regarding potential federal relief for Spirit Airlines: “Spirit Airlines workers, including IAM ramp service employees, are the backbone of this airline and a
Read moreThe IAM Union Air Transport Territory recently took part in an exchange trip to build international worker solidarity. General Vice President Richie Johnsen and Chief of Staff Edison Fraser, joined by IAM District 142 General Chair Lorraine Fraser, traveled to Panama to meet with the country’s pilots and ground service unions.
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