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updated 05/08/2008 5:45 PM

NWA/DAL Merger Hearings

All IAM transportation members are invited to attend and show support for the IAM against senseless airline mergers. Click here to see a schedule of upcoming hearings.

 

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.


Legislative Director Stager Elected as DFL National Delegate

During the Minnesota Second Congressional District DFL Convention held Saturday May 3, District 143 Legislative Director and Minnesota Senate District 37 delegate Lisa Stager was elected as a national delegate supporting Hillary Clinton to the DFL National Convention, which will take place in August in Denver. As a national delegate, Lisa's voice will be heard and recognized from the convention floor on behalf of our IAM members and all of labor. Congratulations Lisa!


In Leg Hearing, NWA Execs Underline the Uselessness of NWA's Promises to State

A billion dollars is literally a nice round number -- lots of zeroes. That's the amount of "annual synergies" that a merger between Delta and Northwest will be able to create, according to Ben Hurst, the general counsel and senior veep of corporate affairs for Northwest...


PDGC Gordon Testifies Before Minnesota House

On April 29, 2008 President/Directing General Chair Stephen Gordon testified before the Minnesota House Commerce and Labor Committee expressing opposition towards the NWA-DAL merger. Click here to read his testimony.


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.


Save The Date!

Monday, August 11, 2008 marks the date for the 8th Annual Minnesota Chapter Guide Dogs of America John Massetti Memorial Golf Tournament. The event will take place at the Crystal Lake Golf Course in Lakeville, MN. If you are interested in participating, or have a friend, colleague, neighbor, etc., who would like a brochure, please contact Mary Massetti.


The 47th District 143 Convention will be held July 22-24, 2008 in San Diego, California at The Handlery Hotel. A call was issued to all affiliated local lodge recording secretaries on February 8, 2008 for election of convention delegates and alternates...