What’s In It For Me?

Bob Kravesformer IAM educator

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When you join the IAM, you establish yourself as a vital partner in the organization. There is a rich diversity in our union that is comprised of men and women of every race, color and creed all working toward the common goal of a better life for themselves and their families.

Welcome to the IAM

IAM Experience

The IAM negotiated the airline industry’s first union agreement in 1939 and has been negotiating agreements at United Airlines since 1945.

The IAM’s primary role is to negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or contracts, with employers. Agreements are binding legal documents that establish wages, shifts, working conditions and other benefits for all workers under its jurisdiction.

IAM’s Primary Role

If an employee is not under contract, he or she is an at-will employee. An employer can dismiss an at-will employee at any time for any non-discriminatory reason.

At-Will Employee

“It is hoped that all of its employees enjoy a satisfactory employment relationship with the Company. This employment relationship is at-will. Accordingly, both the Company and its employees retain the right to end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.”

UAL Series 15 Direct Quote

IAM Members Are

NOT At-Will Employees

The strength of the IAM is through the collective will of its members to reach common goals. This is achieved through collective bargaining with the company.

Strength

The union is comprised of different bargaining units that negotiate separately. While each have distinct and separate collective agreements, there are common clauses and goals inherent in all agreements.

Common Goals

IAM members in each group make the final decision on acceptance or rejection of the collective agreement. All IAM contracts are subject to ratification by secret ballot.

We All Decide

A decision on whether or not to take strike action over a rejected Collective Bargaining Agreement is subject to a secret ballot vote by the membership.

We All Decide

Once negotiated, the IAM enforces the agreement by representing members having day-to-day problems with management.

Enforcement

Discipline Pay Disputes

Work Rule Violations

Seniority Violations

Harassment & Discrimination

Workplace Safety

The membership of the IAM has won the opportunity to negotiate their wages and working conditions; to stop arbitrary action by the bosses; and to speak out without fear of reprisal.

Right to Negotiate

Unions help remedy discrimination because union contracts ensure that all workers are treated fairly and equally. When there’s a problem on the job, workers and management can work together as equals to solve it.

Equal with the Bosses

Some Contract Benefits

Medical Insurance Life Insurance

Layoff/Recall Rights Dental Insurance

Pension Worker’s Compensation

Safety Equipment Uniforms

Geographical Relocation Paid Parking

The IAM gives you and your coworkers an active, collective voice to bargain over working conditions, due process on the job and the ability to promote basic, democratic principles of fairness and dignity at work.

That’s What the IAM Can Do For You