The Association Negotiations Update

Federally-mediated negotiations between the TWU-IAM Association and American Airlines continued this week in Washington, D.C. At the request of the NMB, the parties have agreed to keep details of our discussions confidential. The National Mediation Board scheduled...

On the Road With Mike Klemm: Station Visits Always on the Schedule

With the potential for three simultaneous contract negotiations becoming more likely, the President of District 141 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers is working to stay connected with front-line workers. For anyone leading an...

2019 IAMAW Hawaiian Airlines Bargaining Survey

Sisters and Brothers, Your feedback is the most critical part of the upcoming contract negotiations. For most of us, our union agreements will be the most valuable professional document that we will ever encounter. These documents will determine how secure our jobs...

Would You Rather Make More Money – or Have a Higher Hourly Wage?

Wait, what? High wages are great, but there’s a lot more that goes into a union paycheck. If you're a member of the largest airline union in the world (the IAMAW), you are better compensated than anyone else who does the same work as you. That fact remains true even...

The 2019 IAM Joint Air Transport Safety Committee Conference

The 2019 IAM Joint Air Transport Safety Committee...

2019 Safety Conference Teaser Trailer

Association Safety Statement

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IAM District 141 Welcomes New Members South of the Equator

District 141 representatives traveled over 7,000 miles this week to meet with new IAM members at Hawaiian Airlines at Pago Pago (PPG) in American Samoa. The 43 represented employees met with District 141 AGC Arthur Croker, Educator Mac McGovern, Communications...

A Call to Collective Action at the Colorado Machinists Council Meeting

The Colorado Machinists Council held their annual Legislative meeting last week in Denver. The event was hosted by Local 1886, with Local President John Martinez presiding. America's workplaces are facing dire challenges in 2019, despite a heated stock market and...

TWU-IAM Association Contract Talks with American to Resume

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4, 2019 — The TWU-IAM Association today announced that mediation for negotiations in the American Airlines/TWU-IAM Association contract talks will restart on Monday, Sept. 16, at 1 p.m. ET and continue through Thursday, Sept. 19. The sessions will be...

Helping Hands September: Sleep

September focuses on sleep - the basics of sleep and how much sleep one needs. There has been a lot of research on sleep and how important it is for optimal functioning. Many of our co-workers work shifts that don't allow for "normal" sleep cycles. This can lead to...

Cruel Summer: Two Airline Ramp Agents Killed on the Job in One Week

The summer weather brings many challenges for airline workers, with specific risks for those who work outside. Intense sun, heat, humidity, heavy rain, and lightning storms are just some hazards that must be considered and respected to protect their own, their...