Labor Day weekend is usually a time to celebrate all working people, for us to enjoy and reflect on our hard work, and to remember all of our well-earned achievements this past year. This year, however, takes on a different tone. The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed our lives and the way we do our
Read moreThe International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) late yesterday filed an application for a representation election at the National Mediation Board (NMB) in Washington D.C. The filing comes after approximately a three month campaign, led by a majority of Northern Air Cargo Aircraft Maintenance Technicians in Alaska, to gain IAM representation. Approximately
Read moreThe Paycheck Support Program contained in the CARES Act is set to expire on October 1, 2020. Carriers are making plans on how to deal with its loss, and the outlook doesn’t look good for airline workers. American Airlines is expected to announce thousands of workers will be laid-off on October 1, Southwest Airlines
Read moreThe International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today filed an application for a representation election at the National Mediation Board (NMB) in Washington D.C. The filing comes after approximately a 10-month campaign, spearheaded by over 500 Republic Airways mechanic and related employees across the country, to gain IAM representation.
Read moreThe IAM is sad to learn of the passing of retired Grand Lodge Representative Timothy Connolly at the age of 88. Connolly served the IAM for 47 years, 40 of those as a Grand Lodge Representative in Transportation before his retirement in September 2009.
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