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March 2015

Germanwings 9525

In the wake of the Germanwings Flight 9525 tragedy this week, our thoughts are with each of the innocent passengers and crew member on board and their grieving families during this dark time. As the investigation is unfolding, and with each day that passes, new information and insight into how such a devastating event could take

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ERJ DFW Commuter Clause

We have spoken to the Company and DFW flight attendants will be able to utilize American Airlines as part of your Conscientious Reporting aka Commuter Clause.  In addition, because we are unable to view boarding totals in the same manner as on United flying benefits you will not be required to provide boarding totals at

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IAM/SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT – ORD Negotiations

Negotiations are scheduled to commence on April 13, 2015, 1000 hours at the Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago-O’Hare/Rosemont, located at 10233 W. Higgins Road, Rosemont, Illinois.  Hopefully, these discussions will lead to a successful round of bargaining. You will be advised as future developments occur. POST ON ALL IAM BULLETIN BOARDS Downloadable Bulletin

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AIR WISCONSIN MRP/Technical Stores Membership Update

The Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation MRP Proposal Screening Committee met March 3 and 4, 2015 at the Wingate in Norfolk, Virginia. The Committee consisted of Gary Vargo MKE, Dan Snyder CAE and Seneca Harris PHL. The Screening Committee was tasked with sorting, reviewing and compiling the submitted proposals. During the review process the Committee had

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Hawaiian Mechanic & Related Negotiations Update

Your Negotiating Committee met with the Company March 9 – 15, 2015.  Representing the rank and file was IAM General Chair Randy Griffith;  Grievance Committee Chair Dave Figueira, Local Lodge 1979 President Brian Simonson;  and Shop Steward Randall Bangay.  For the Company was Vice President Employee/Labor Relations, Karen Berry; HA Maintenance and Engineering, Lance Higa;

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Allied Aviation – EWR Contract Ratified

The Tentative Agreement between Allied Aviation Service Company of New Jersey (Newark Airport) and International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District Lodge 142, was ratified by a majority of the membership that participated in the ratification vote held at Local Lodge 1445 on Monday, February 23, 2015. Your Negotiating Committee would like to thank

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NMB Process Plods Along for US/AA Single Carrier Status

The National Mediation Board (NMB) yesterday requested additional information from the TWU/IAM Association relating to our request for a determination of Single Carrier Status (SCS).  Specifically, the NMB asked for documentation related to both American Airlines and US Airways Simulator Technicians. This request is evidence the NMB is actively engaged in processing the Association’s SCS

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