In an election prompted by the merger of ExpressJet Airlines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines, the IAM emerged as the clear winner in a contest to determine union representation rights for more than 2,160 Flight Attendants. The election, which was conducted by the National Mediation Board (NMB), was between the IAM, which represented 1,150 ExpressJet Flight
Read moreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C., December 21, 2011 – In an election prompted by the merger of ExpressJet Airlines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) emerged as the clear winner in a contest to determine union representation rights for more than 2,160 Flight Attendants. “Today’s victory is the
Read moreFrom left, ExpressJet Flight Attendants Sara Gonzales, Nicole Washington-Fears, Cori Horowitz, Julie Martin and IAM Deputy General Counsel Carla Siegel answer questions during a special webcast from IAM Headquarters about the upcoming representation election at the combined ExpressJet and Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Hundreds of ExpressJet and Atlantic Southeast Flight Attendants logged on and listened in
Read moreFlight Attendants from Continental and United discuss Reserve Flight Attendant issues at the IAM’s second Reserve Summit held at the IAM’s Education Center and IAM Headquarters in Maryland. More than 20 Flight Attendants from Continental and United came together this week for the IAM’s second Reserve Summit, held at the IAM’s Education and Technology Center
Read moreReserve Flight Attendants from United and Continental met at the Winpisinger Education Center in Maryland to explore reserve issues at the new United Airlines. Most Flight Attendants love their work and wouldn’t trade jobs with anyone, but it’s hard to find even one who believes the current system of creating a Flight Attendants’ work schedule
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