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After a majority of the U.S. House indicated support for a “clean extension” of the airline Payroll Support Program, the IAM is now calling on U.S. Senators to step in to save the jobs of hundreds of thousands of airline workers. The Senate will soon go on recess and IAM members must act now to tell
Read moreRobert Scardelletti, after 29 years as TCU-IAM National President, is retiring effective July 31, 2020. With 53 years of active membership, Scardelletti is also TCU’s longest serving president. In a historic move that strengthened both organizations, Scardelletti in 2005 led the Transportation Communications Union’s (TCU) merger with the Machinists Union, creating the TCU-IAM. A
Read moreThe IAM along with other aviation unions are lauding 223 bipartisan members of Congress for calling for an extension of the CARES Act Payroll Support Program (PSP) through March 31, 2021. The program, which allocated grants to commercial airlines and airline contractors for the exclusive purpose of keeping employees on payroll with wages and benefits, is set
Read moreDear Sisters and Brothers, Over the last four months, we have experienced the devastating effects of COVID-19. Many of us have lost family and friends, and just about all of us know someone whose life was cut short due to this vicious virus. In addition to the human suffering we have witnessed, we have also
Read moreThis weekend Americans proudly celebrate our independence and ability to self-govern. We must also acknowledge that not every American is able to enjoy our freedoms equally. Our country has come a long way since 1776, but there is clearly much work to be done before everyone in this country truly has the same protections and
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