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IAM Files Proof of Claim for ExpressJet Members

Dear Sisters, Brothers and Union Family: As you know, ExpressJet has filed for bankruptcy. We want to assure you that DL 142 is doing everything we can to protect your interests at this unfortunate juncture. Our attorney Richard M. Seltzer, of the law firm Cohen, Weiss, and Simon LLP, has submitted a proof of claim […]

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ITF Cabin Crew Violence and Harassment Survey

Sisters & Brothers, As you know the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAM) are members of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), which has unions from all over the world working together to protect workers’ rights on a global scale. In accordance with this work they have issued a survey regarding harassment at

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INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT ATTENDANT DAY 2019

The IAM would like to take the time to recognize our incredible flight attendant sisters and brothers who provide safe, caring, dependable and efficient service each day. We would like to wish you a happy International Flight Attendant Day! Often times, we begin our days with an early report or a late duty-out all the while remaining alert and providing a

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HR4.VOTE

The House of Representatives Needs to Vote YES on the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Bill H.R. 4! The House of Representatives will be putting the FAA Reauthorization Bill H.R. 4 to a vote this Thursday, April 26th.  We need every IAM member to contact their House Representative and tell them to vote YES on H.R. 4.

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Senator Blumenthal Announces Act Aimed at Combating Toxic Cabin Air

On Tuesday, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) along with Senators Diane Feinstein (D-CA) and Edward Markey (D-MA) introduced the Cabin Air Safety Act, a bill that seeks to protect airline passengers and cabin crew from toxic cabin air. Academic research indicates that approximately 20,000 toxic fume events have occurred during the past 10 years – an

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Tell Congress to Give Flight Attendants Adequate Rest

As safety professionals and first responders, Flight Attendants are tasked with handling emergencies and caring for thousands of passengers every day. Disturbingly, study after study shows Flight Attendants are impacted by fatigue on a regular basis, negatively affecting their ability to perform safety functions in an emergency. But nothing has been done—yet. While Flight Attendants

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The International Assoc. of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Applaud Sen. Blumenthal for introducing “Flight Attendant Fatigue” bill….

BLUMENTHAL INTRODUCES BILL TO PREVENT FLIGHT ATTENDANT FATIGUE [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, introduced legislation to help prevent flight attendant fatigue. “Too often flight attendants are pushed to the brink, enduring grueling shifts in the sky with little time off for rest,” Blumenthal said.

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