by Admin | Dec 8, 2020 | News, Southwest Airlines
December 8, 2020 While Southwest Airlines continues to feed the public and media the myth that there has never been a furlough in its history, your Union never forgets. Management has decided to threaten layoffs, which they entirely control. However, your rights under...
by Admin | Dec 4, 2020 | News, Southwest Airlines
December 3, 2020 After the merger of American Airlines and US Airways in 2012, the IAM and TWU fought together in solidarity with the singular focus of bargaining the best joint collective bargaining agreement for our members at the new American Airlines. Together, we...
by Admin | Dec 4, 2020 | News, Southwest Airlines
December 3, 2020 This morning the Union was advised by Southwest Airlines that they are going forward with their plan on furloughing Customer Service Agents, Customer Sales and Support and Source of Support employees. Today, the company is issuing WARN notices...
by Admin | Nov 26, 2020 | Holidays, IAM District 141, IAM District 142, IAMAW, News
November 26, 2020 Sisters, Brothers and Friends of the IAM, While this year has been unlike any other, there is still much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. This challenging time has given us all a new perspective. I know I’m especially grateful for our Machinists...
by Admin | Nov 23, 2020 | News, Southwest Airlines
November 23, 2020 As has been reported, your Union has met with Southwest management to discuss the continuance of the home agent program. It is important to understand that these discussions are not encumbered by the simultaneous negotiation for a new contract under...
by Admin | Nov 23, 2020 | News, Southwest Airlines
November 20, 2020 Despite the Company’s very awkward attempt to bargain directly with its employees and go around your negotiators, the fact remains that there is no contract package for our members to vote on. We continue the negotiating process under the rules of...
by Admin | Nov 19, 2020 | News, Southwest Airlines
November 17, 2020 Recently, Southwest distributed a communication Companywide from Julie and Russell trying to describe terms that may be used as Southwest contemplates reducing the workforce. One misleading or confusing part of that communication, as it applies to...
by Admin | Nov 15, 2020 | American Airines, Breaking News, IAM District 142, News
November 15, 2020 A small and poorly-resourced association claimed on Friday that it secured the requisite support among mechanic and related workers at American Airlines to call for a representation election. The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (amfa) filed...
by Admin | Nov 13, 2020 | News, Southwest Airlines
November 12, 2020 All five of Southwest Airlines’ named executives would be subject to strict pay limitations for up to six years if the company takes a loan from the U.S. Treasury as part of the CARES Act emergency relief legislation. CEO Gary Kelly, who received...
by Admin | Nov 12, 2020 | Breaking News, News
The November 12 monthly business meeting has been canceled and rescheduled for November 19 at 12:00pm due to the flooding in Charlotte and the state of emergency issued by the NC governor. All checks will be mailed out by the lodge unless you have direct deposit....
