Washington, D.C., Aug. 28, 2024 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), representing nearly 6,000 employees at Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, today announced its strong support for the proposed merger between the two airlines. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division
Read moreThe IAM Air Transport Territory recently conducted General Chair training at the Winpisinger Center. Participants heard presentations from the Legal Department, Communications Department and others to help their work in the field. This valuable training class was put together at the direction of Air Transport General Vice President Richie Johnsen and Chief of Staff Edison
Read moreIAM Air Transport Territory General Vice President Richie Johnsen continues to travel the country, making station visits to meet directly with IAM members. He recently joined IAM Air Transport Territory Chief of Staff Edison Fraser, and representatives from IAM District 141 and District 142 in Puerto Rico as members discuss upcoming United negotiations and the
Read moreThe IAM Air Transport Territory proudly announces its updated New Hire Orientation Program, now available for new IAM members in the air transport industry. PowerPoint Download: Updated New Hire Orientation “The success of our new hire orientation program, launched in 2022, has been exciting to see,” said IAM Air Transport Territory General Vice President Richie
Read moreDelta Air Lines workers from around the country and supporters from other unions, along with community groups, gathered in Atlanta at the Delta Employee World Lot to show support for the historic campaign. On Wednesday, July 17, the organizing event showed massive support for unionizing the ramp, cargo, and tower workers to the employees going
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