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There is no way we can thank enough those who have served and continue to serve our great country, but on Veterans Day, we must try. These brave men and women and their families sacrifice every day to ensure our freedom. The IAM is fortunate to have thousands of veteran members and owes each of
Read moreGeneral Vice President Sito Pantoja is proud to announce the appointment of Jeff Tobius and Gary Naylor Jr. as the Transportation Department’s newest Special Representatives. Jeff Tobius initiated into IAM Local Lodge 2202 in Seattle, WA, in 2005 as a Customer Service Agent for Alaska Airlines. Shortly after joining Alaska Airlines, Tobius became a
Read moreThe International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is currently holding their 40th Assembly in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The ICAO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that regulates the principles and techniques of international air navigation and fosters the planning and development of international air transport to guarantee safe and orderly growth. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Read moreToday, Congressmen John Garamendi (D-CA), a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Lee M. Zeldin (R-NY) reintroduced the “Aircraft Maintenance Outsourcing Disclosure Act of 2019.” “The IAM thanks Congressmen Garamendi and Zeldin for their tireless support of aviation safety,” said Transportation General Vice President Sito Pantoja. “The IAM will
Read moreIAM International President Bob Martinez, Jr. and Transportation General Vice President Sito Pantoja recently sent a letter to United States Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao respectfully urging her to swiftly implement Sections 551 and 335 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. Section 551 of the bill addresses the troubling rise in assaults directed at
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