ATLANTA, Sept. 6, 2023 – Today, Delta Air Lines workers and their union allies called on retired NFL player Tom Brady to recognize the right of Delta Air Lines workers to form a union. Delta announced that Brady is becoming a long-term strategic adviser to the carrier. “Tom Brady knows firsthand the power of unions to improve workers’ lives as
Read moreThe International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today announced that approximately 30 Swissport workers located in Fort Myers, FL voted overwhelmingly for IAM representation. “The IAM welcomes these brave Swissport workers who took a stand together to better their profession into our great union,” said IAM Air Transport Territory General Vice President Richie
Read moreThe IAM has filed a request with the National Mediation Board (NMB) to appoint a federal mediator to help with negotiations with Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico. The IAM submitted this request in response to prolonged and intense discussions in which the company has failed to make it a priority to establish a collective bargaining agreement
Read moreIAM Local 1487 hosted a recent Committee on the Future (COTF) Listening Session at its lodge near Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. IAM Air Transport Territory Chief of Staff Edison Fraser kicked off the meetings by encouraging members to share genuine thoughts about the future of the IAM. Southern Territory Grand Lodge Representative Reggie Dixon, District W2021
Read moreThe IAM applauded the passage of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2023 in the House of Representatives. The bill, which passed by a bipartisan vote of 351-69, includes several provisions that the IAM has been advocating for, including: Strengthening the FAA’s authority to enforce employee assault and prevention plans. Ensuring that foreign
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