Mechanic and Related Update: As we continue to prepare for negotiations, your committee met for two weeks in Chicago from July 26th through August 7th. We continued the reconciliation process and began writing new language in …
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The National Mediation Board (NMB) today certified the TWU-IAM Association for the Fleet Service, Mechanic and Related and Stores classifications as the
collective bargaining agent for each of the above classifications at American
Airlines. All …
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The following is a message from IAM General Vice President Sito Pantoja regarding American Airlines’ wage increase announcement: “The IAM was very pleased to receive yesterday’s letter from American’s Chairman and CEO Doug Parker acknowledging …
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Please view the following video of 25 year United Airlines Mechanic, Jim Seitz, speak about his experience with the Teamsters.
In true “Fighting Machinist’s” fashion, US Airways Mechanics on the midnight shift in Pittsburgh show their support for the IAM. More and more US Airways Mechanics have been confirming their support for the IAM as …
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The Transportation Trades Department of the 12.5 million member AFL-CIO blasted the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) for its raids at American Airlines and US Airways. “At a time when the labor movement – and …
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On Monday June 17, 2013 the IAM and TWU held a Town Hall Conference Call to discuss the TWU-IAM labor alliance at the “new” American Airlines, the IBT raid at both American Airlines and US …
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Please view the videos below of former Teamster-represented US Airways Mechanic Paul Dutily’s experience with IAM representation. The Teamsters like to talk about strong representation but that’s where it ends. http://youtu.be/1quRyZ9zSKQ http://youtu.be/XqcmzG99GGg http://youtu.be/4rpjkCURpZo
In what seemingly appears to be a monthly occurrence, another representative of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) has been indicted on bribery and conspiracy charges. Michael Townsend, 64, of Dearborn Heights, a business agent …
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In a letter to President Barack Obama, IAM President Tom Buffenbarger urged the president to help prevent deep cuts to working Americans’ hard-earned pension benefits. “On behalf of the IAM, I write to express our …
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