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 also met with mechanics from both Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines in Seattle and Hawaii.
Johnsen addressed concerns about the upcoming representation election between the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA). This election is a result of the ongoing merger between Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Johnsen responded to questions from union members by publicly challenging AMFA to a debate on issues important to aircraft maintenance technicians. He stated his readiness to participate in such a discussion at any time or place.
“Johnsen publicly challenged the smaller and weaker AMFA to a debate, emphasizing his willingness to meet at any time, any where to discuss issues at stake for the workforce.”
Video highlights of these discussions are available online.
