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08/27/2008 4:05 PM
In the middle of the proposed Delta and Northwest merger - the largest in aviation history - the National Mediation Board (NMB) is changing the rules for determining Union representation. The Board's proposed changes could prevent thousands of NWA workers from retaining collective bargaining rights and make it harder for Delta workers to join a union...
The first meeting between Company officials and District 143 officers took place on Thursday, August 21, 2008 in Minneapolis at the District 143. This was an exploratory meeting between the parties.
Talks lasted for over three hours...
In continuing fashion, NWA and DAL attempt to circumvent your collective bargaining rights by refusing to recognize District 143 as the collective bargaining agent for all represented members at NWA even after District 143 has made numerous requests to sit across the table with both companies and discuss the futures of our membership...
2008 District 143 Officer Election Results
The election results were tabulated by the District 143 election tellers on July 15, 2008. The elected officers will be installed into the office to which they were elected on October 1, 2008.
IAM Dues Restructuring
In a letter dated July 11, 2008, IAM General Vice President Robert Roach, Jr. dispels rumors regarding actions that may be taken at the upcoming Grand Lodge convention and responds to the most frequently asked questions regarding dues restructuring.
District 143 Convention Slideshow

Click the convention banner to view a slideshow from the convention.
The 47th District 143 Convention concluded on July 24, 2008 in San Diego where approximately 76 delegates took part in developing the bylaws that will govern our District as well as participating in the numerous established committees...
Say No To Airline Mergers! Save Your Job!
Contact your US Senators and Representatives immediately to voice your opposition to this merger!
The IAM strongly opposes mergers among the major airlines: airline hubs will be eliminated, service frequency will be reduced, competition will be diminished, jobs will be lost, customer service will deteriorate and pension obligations will be jeopardized and fuel prices will remain unaffected by a merger. The IAM is part of a coalition of consumer advocates, political leaders and passenger rights groups who oppose the mega-mergers, but we need your help. All IAM members are asked to contact their elected representatives and urge their opposition for airline mergers that will only benefit airline executives and bankers.
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Email – Get the Info
With everything going on in our industry today, our members must have accurate communication. Therefore, we are asking that our membership submit their email addresses to the District 143 office so that we can add them to our distribution list. Include your personal email address, name, employer and employee number. |