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Sisters, Brothers and Friends of the IAM,
This Memorial Day weekend, and always, we remember all the members of our armed forces who gave their lives to protect our freedoms.
Over the past few weeks, with the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, we are no doubt experiencing a moment that has challenged everything about our way of life. It reminds us all that true heroes make extraordinary sacrifices in the most difficult of times. As we fight to overcome this global pandemic, our gratitude for those who have paid the ultimate price now and in the past is stronger than … Read More...
May 24 is the birthday of Charles E. Taylor, the mechanic who built the engine for the Wright Brothers’ first airplane. We celebrate his birthday by designating each May 24 as National Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Day.
Aircraft mechanics, students, airlines, aircraft manufactures, support companies and aviation organizations all over the United States celebrate this day to recognize the dedication, expertise and craft of the men and women who keep our aircraft flying safely each and every day.
To all the AMT’s who are members of our Local Lodge we celebrate you and your day! Thank you for your unwavering … Read More...
May 21, 2020
Attention TWU and IAM M&R and MLS members:
Due to the continuing challenges of the pandemic, integrated seniority list issues, Avionics clarifications, and other outstanding related challenges, the Association M&R and MLS Representation Committee and American Airlines have, by mutual agreement, agreed to delay the scheduled May 2020 re-bid for the AMT, GSE/FAC and the MLS Classifications.
The initial re-bid process listed in the JCBA is now planned to start on August 15/17, 2020 (the end of the summer flying schedule) depending on whether the Members are TWU or IAM. The reason for the different dates remains … Read More...
May 13, 2020
As required by the recently ratified Association CBAs, American Airlines has posted the updated seniority lists for all classifications. That posting can be found on JetNet at https://people.aa.com/sm/reports/twuiam_seniority/.
Association represented employees may protest any omission or error, which they believe affects their seniority, within thirty (30) days of the posting. Timely submissions received on or before Monday June 15, 2020 will be reviewed and a final determination of seniority, adjustment or denial, will be binding on the parties. Keep in mind that all seniority dates prior to September 16, 2016 were subject to an earlier final and … Read More...
May 13, 2020
The officers and staff of District 142 are proud to announce one (1) award of $2,500 and five (5) awards of $1,000 each for the 2020 scholarship competition.
The First Prize awardee of $2,500.00: Local Lodge 1726 – Jane Michigan
The $1,000.00 Awardees are:
Local Lodge 2202 – Aizayah Yacapin
Local Lodge 2202 – Elisa Sagisi
Local Lodge 2202 – Andrea Monday-Honaker
Local Lodge 368 – Michael Ackerman
Local Lodge 368 – Natalie Romaniello
Honorable Mentions:
Brian Jagnanan Alexis Bates
Emily DeVito … Read More...
As communities across the United States take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting close contact, people are facing new challenges and questions about how to meet basic household needs, such as buying groceries and medicine, and completing banking activities. The following information provides advice about how to meet these household needs in a safe and healthy manner.
Find additional information for people who are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19….
In this edition of the IAM EAP’s Helping Hands Bulletin, the focus is on protecting yourself financially from the impact of Corona Virus.
Feel free to print and post or download and share with your family and coworkers!
The membership of Victory Lodge 1725 would like to extend our congratulations to CLT Line Maintenance Lead Mechanic Mike Martin on his retirement!
Mike took advantage of the recent VEOP from American Airlines and now moves onto the next phase of his life after a 41 1/2 year career in aviation.
Mike, we sincerely hope you enjoy your retirement and think about us every now and then. You are always welcome to come back and visit us anytime and you will remain a member of our lodge with full retiree rights.
Take care and we wish you the best of … Read More...
EAP is recommending residents of North Carolina and South Carolina visit these websites for help with resources and information related to the ongoing Covid-19/Coronavirus crisis.
Remember there is a lot of information out there and your EAP department is working hard to find the best resources for our members.
North Carolina:
South Carolina:
The CDC has published an article of guidelines and recommendations for Aircraft Maintenance Workers dealing with Covid-19/Coronavirus.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/aircraft-maintenance-workers.html
Please read, print, post and/or share with your coworkers and family.
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