IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. appointed Kaleb Rosa as a Special Representative to the IAM Air Transport Territory. Rosa served as President of Local 2202 and, most recently, General Chairperson for IAM District 142. The appointment was effective on Nov 1, 2022. Kaleb hired into Alaska Airlines in 2002 and quickly hit the ground serving the
Read moreThe IAM is committed to continue advocating on behalf of policies and practices to end human trafficking and to help victims and survivors. Given the IAM’s role in the transportation industry, many members are trained to spot, act, and alert authorities for those who may be victims of trafficking. This past July, Air Transport Local
Read moreMembers of IAM Air Transport Territory Local 1759 in Herndon, VA recently held their third annual Paws for Pascarella fundraising event. Over 50 IAM members from Virginia, Boston and Philadelphia participated in raising money for the IAM’s charity of choice, Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines. To learn more and donate visit Guidedogsofamerica.org.
Read morePresident of IAM Air Transport Territory Local 368 Tim Nestler recently greeted the Florida AFL-CIO at the historic Miami Springs union hall to host an organizing summit of several labor unions. The 70-year-old local was very honored to welcome U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL), and Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine
Read moreThe IAM, North America’s largest air transport union, has reached a new tentative agreement with Southwest Airlines that would give its members between a 16% and 25% general wage increase over four years and place its members at the top of the airline industry’s pay scale. The IAM represents approximately 8,300 Customer Service Employees, including
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