As part of the IAM Airline Day of Action, IAM airline members have been making thousands of phone calls, sending countless emails and meeting with their elected officials all across the country today virtually, and in person, demanding that Congress act now to pass legislation that would stem hundreds of thousands of layoffs slated to
Read moreThe airline 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 many IAM members and other airline workers.
Read moreLabor 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
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