IAM Air Transport Territory General Vice President Richie Johnsen, along with other union leaders, recently visited members working at Alaska Airlines Cargo. During their trip, they met with mechanics from both Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines in Seattle and Hawaii.
Johnsen addressed concerns about an upcoming representation election involving the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Union and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA). This election follows a merger between Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines. Johnsen responded to questions from union members by publicly challenging AMFA to a debate regarding representation for aircraft maintenance technicians. He stated his readiness to meet “any time, any where” to discuss the issues affecting the workforce.
Video highlights of these discussions are available online.
