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The Transportation Department this week held its second annual Critical Incident Response Training (CIRT) class at the Winpisinger Center (W3). The 22 participants took the knowledge they learned last year and applied it to this year’s curriculum, taking the next step in their continuing education. The members of the class are active Employee Assistance
Read more“In honor of International Flight Attendants Day, the IAM would like to thank all flight attendants today and every day for the safety, service and comfort they provide that, all too often, goes unappreciated. Their days are long and sometimes overwhelming with extended periods away from their family and friends, but their attention to detail and dedication to
Read moreIAM District Lodge 141 this week held its annual Committee Conference in New Orleans, LA. IAM grievance committee members representing IAM 141 members from United Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Philippine Airlines and Spirit Airlines convened to discuss the most pressing issues facing workers at the nation’s top airlines. Featured speakers included International President Robert
Read moreOver 300 IAM members descended on Capitol Hill this week, with IAM Transportation members leading the charge and pressuring Congress to support legislation that improves the working conditions of IAM members who work on the nation’s railroads and in commercial aviation. Hundreds of members in Congress were visited by IAM Transportation members and came to
Read moreIn late 2015, Alvin Livingston, was charged by the carrier, Union Pacific, and withheld from service. An investigation was conducted, and Brother Livingston was dismissed on October 28, 2015. Feeling wrongfully terminated, Livingston, a 15-year member of District 19 Local Lodge 1338, turned to his union for help. General Chairman Heath Jacobs represented Brother
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