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Dear Sisters and Brothers, The last few weeks have been unlike anything we have ever seen. Our nation has essentially shut down. From the family run shop on the corner to the largest chains to the airlines and passenger railroads, we are all getting accustomed to a new normal. If you do not personally
Read moreThe TWU-IAM Association today announced its American Airlines membership overwhelmingly ratified contracts covering more than 30,000 Mechanic & Related (including Maintenance Control Technicians & Maintenance Training Specialists), Fleet Service and Material Logistics Specialists/Stores members. Percent Voting Yes: Mechanic & Related: 90.94% Fleet Service: 95.45% MLS/Stores: 92.12% “The resounding approval of these contracts yet again proves that
Read moreThe Senate late last night passed a bi-partisan stimulus Bill that will help stabilize the air and rail industries, protect our members and provide the entire country with much-needed financial relief. The House of Representatives is expected to easily pass the Bill in the coming days. “This critical legislation was almost derailed by opportunists,
Read moreDear Sisters and Brothers, The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) strongly opposes the recently unveiled Republican stimulus proposal that fails to support the airline industry. “This proposal does not help the industry or its workers. Congress needs to take real action in order to protect a vital piece of our
Read moreAmid the COVID-19 pandemic that is threatening the existence of our nation’s airlines, opportunist politicians and so-called labor leaders are threatening the federal aid that US airline workers need to remain employed and US carriers need to continue operations and survive this crisis. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Tammy Baldwin (D-IL), Edward Markey (D-MA) and
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