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IAMAW 141 Video Report: Bill Gula, President of Newark’s Local 914
Bill Gula, Local President and Activist Brother Bill Gula began his career in 1996, as a Ramp Services Agent at Continental Airlines. Bill split his time between working on the ramp and later took on additional responsibilities as a Load Planner. He worked as a Hub...
Without PSP, AA Cuts 40,000
American Airlines announced plans to eliminate the jobs of “at least” 40,000 employees if lawmakers do not quickly renew funding for payroll support programs.The furloughs would begin within hours of the expiration of the Payroll Support Program (PSP), the section of...
The Airline Industry in Africa Could Collapse Without Taxpayer Assistance at National Level
As a consequence of the pandemic and associated restrictions, African airlines are forecast to lose $2 billion in 2020. Without urgent financial relief, the industry is at risk of collapse, putting about 3.3 million jobs and $33 billion in African GPD in jeopardy. To...
Airlines Post Best Numbers in Months
More than 800,000 Americans passed through TSA checkpoints on Monday, the most since mid-March. The uptick comes as key Senators begin to voice support for an additional round of payroll assistance for airlines, and stock prices for carriers post their most...
District 141 Video Report With PHX Local President, Donald Carbonneau
A Conversation With New President of Phoenix's Local 2559, Don Carbonneau.Brother Don Carbonneau talks about Sky Harbor Lodge and the job of being a Local President during the pandemic.Brother Don Started his airline career in 1996 at America West Airlines, where he...
Senators Show Support for Extension of Payroll Protection to Prevent Mass Airline Layoffs in October.
A group of 16 Republican Senators sent a letter to Senate leaders supporting a measure that would provide $25 billion in additional payroll assistance to airlines. President Trump has endorsed the plan, clearing the way for an extension of the Payroll Support Program,...
