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  • Air Transport January 24, 2019

    Call Today to Stop the Government Shutdown

    Dear Sisters and Brothers, Today, the Senate will vote on bill H.R. 268. If passed, this bill would allow the government to reopen while negotiations continue. Lawmakers have the power and the responsibility to do what’s right. They need to bring 800,000 federal workers back to work and pay those who are working without pay.

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  • Air Transport January 21, 2019

    IAM Celebrates MLK Day

    “Sisters and brothers, today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a civil rights activist and leader in the movement to end racial segregation in the United States. He was committed to peace, non-violent protest and equality for all.   Throughout his life, Dr. King also stood up for union

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  • Air Transport , Politics & Legislation January 16, 2019

    US Government Shutdown Affects Airport Operations

    The US Government shutdown is having a major impact on the country’s airports. As the longest shutdown in U.S. history continues, an increasing number of TSA agents can no longer afford to come to work without pay causing airports in Washington, Atlanta, Houston and Miami to adjust their security checkpoints. Several airports in the US

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  • Air Transport December 21, 2018

    A Holiday Message

    “In warm appreciation of all your hard work and dedication this year, I’d like to extend my best wishes for a happy holiday season to all IAM members and their families. May you and your loved ones have a hearty, festive holiday season.   I’d also like to acknowledge all IAM members who will be

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  • Air Transport December 7, 2018

    IAM, Aviation Experts Come Together for Safety

    IAM District Lodge 141 this week held its annual Safety Conference in Seattle. The conference unites union leaders and activists, airline representatives and workplace safety experts to share ideas on how to create a safer environment for airline workers and travelers.   “There is no us and them when it comes to protecting our members

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