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  • Air Transport October 31, 2018

    Delta Rising: Joining Together for a Voice

    Honking car horns are a common sound in the busy metropolis of Atlanta, even during the early morning hours of the weekday rush. But these days, as early as 4 a.m., horns blare for a different reason outside Delta Air Lines’ largest employee parking lot.

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  • Air Transport October 25, 2018

    ‘We Can Win Together’: Delta Workers Get Boost in Big Apple

    Jay Robinson still remembers the conversation that first made him understand the value of being a union member.   Now 24 years into his career as a ramp agent, Robinson often shares his story with Delta Air Lines workers across the country as they move closer to an election to join the Machinists Union. This

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  • Air Transport October 18, 2018

    ITF Congress Elects IAM/TCU Reps to Key Leadership Positions

    The 44th International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Congress is taking place this week in Singapore to develop strategies to protect transportation workers globally. The Congress of more than 2,400 delegates, the biggest ITF Congress to date, elected several IAM and TCU officials to leadership positions.   IAM Transportation General Vice President (GVP) Sito Pantoja and

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  • Air Transport , Politics & Legislation October 3, 2018

    IAM Lobbying Helps Push Senate to Pass FAA Reauthorization Bill

    The Senate today passed a bipartisan five-year FAA Reauthorization Bill, sending the legislation to the White House for President Trump’s signature. The bill passed overwhelmingly in large part due to a coordinated lobbying effort between IAM members and its legislative team.   “I want to congratulate our legislative team for the countless hours they spent

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  • Air Transport , iMail , News September 27, 2018

    House Passes FAA Reauthorization Bill, Senate Votes Next

    The House yesterday passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Bill that will renew the agency’s funding for another five years. The bill will provide long-term stability for the nation’s aviation community, continue investment in U.S. airports, and make necessary reforms to improve American competitiveness and safety in aviation.   “This bill has provisions that

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