The Machinists (IAM) sends us this update:

In a contest overseen by the National Mediation Board (NMB), the IAM today won the election to represent nearly 4,600 Mechanic and Related employees at US Airways. The IAM received 1,903 votes, or 58% of all votes cast in the five-week election, while the Teamsters (IBT) received 1,418 votes, less than 42%.

“This victory marks an important milestone for the Mechanic and Related group at US Airways,” said IAM Transportation Vice President Sito Pantoja. “By voting for the Machinists Union our members safeguarded their pensions and seniority heading into the merger with American Airlines...."

IAM has represented Mechanic and Related employees at US Airways since 1949.

“The election results will allow contract negotiations between the IAM and US Airways to resume without any further delay,” said IAM District 142 President Tom Higginbotham. 

The IAM is the world’s largest airline union and is the largest union at US Airways, representing more than 14,000 Mechanic and Related, Fleet Service, Stockroom and Maintenance Training Specialists.

Visit www.usaamerger.com for more information about the IAM at US Airways.