IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. has appointed Edison Fraser, currently, IAM Transportation Coordinator, to serve as IAM Air Transport Territory Chief of Staff. The creation of the Air Transport Territory, which will be led by Richard Johnsen, and the appointment of Fraser are effective May 1, 2022. Fraser, a 19-year IAM member, has served […]
Richard Johnsen to Become General Vice President of New IAM Air Transport Territory
The IAM Executive Council has taken action to create an IAM Air Transport Territory, consisting of all IAM air transport members in the United States. Richard Johnsen, currently IAM Chief of Staff to the International President, will join the IAM Executive Council as Air Transport General Vice President. The creation of the IAM Air Transport […]
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Machinists Union Supports Introduction of Safe Aircraft Maintenance Standards Act
The 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) supports the Safe Aircraft Maintenance Standards Act, which would strengthen Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversight of commercial airline repair facilities outside the United States. The IAM is the largest airline union in North America, representing over 100,000 airline workers. The federal legislation, introduced by […]