The Proposed By-Law Referendum results are as follows: The Referendum passed as proposed. Thank you to all who came out to vote on Thursday. We will be sending the results to The International for final approval and will keep the membership updated. Read the current Local Lodge by-laws here… Download PDFPrint Post

Reminder! The Proposed By-Law Referendum Vote is July 15, 2021 (Thursday) from 6:00AM – 6:00PM at the Local Lodge. 3727 Rose Lake Dr. Charlotte, NC 28217 The proposed by-law change is attached for your consideration. Read the current Local Lodge by-laws here… Download PDFPrint Post

Sisters and Brothers: As the airline industry is rebounding, we are getting a better picture of the road ahead of us. Most of our members who took voluntary leaves are returning and our membership count is reaching the level we had prior to the pandemic. With our staff and many of our members vaccinated, the travel restrictions we had earlier [Read More..]

The current IAM/PSA Collective Bargaining Agreement becomes amendable on April 5, 2022 with bargaining set to commence 6 months prior to the amendable date per Article 28 of the Agreement which is no later than October 5, 2021. This language guarantees that the Company and your Union have already agreed to commence the negotiations process early. I recently have had [Read More..]

The IAM Communication Department is proud to announce the release of the Summer 2021 IAM Journal. The latest edition of the IAM’s flagship publication is hitting mailboxes now and is available online. While COVID-19 has changed how we do things, hasn’t change the mission of the Machinists Union. As we continue to fight for our members, our members continue to fight [Read More..]

June 4, 2021 Dear TWU-IAM Association member, The National Mediation Board (NMB) is still in the process of determining if a representation dispute exists among the Mechanic and Related class and craft at American Airlines, based on the AMFA filing representational cards. We have also been asked if the NMB determines a representation dispute does exist, who will be on [Read More..]

The IAM Executive Council has voted unanimously to postpone the 40th IAM Grand Lodge Convention, previously scheduled for September 12-17, 2021 in San Diego. The IAM will immediately begin planning for a 2022 Convention and communicate details as soon as possible. A letter will be sent to Local Lodges soon with further information on delegates and constitutional proposals. The decision [Read More..]

IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. has appointed Richard Johnsen to serve as a Chief of Staff to the International President and to oversee the IAM Transportation Department. The appointment is effective immediately. “I welcome Brother Johnsen into this new role as Chief of Staff and look forward to continuing to represent our airline and railroad membership with vigor and strength,” said [Read More..]