Your steward and local officers can answer your questions about specific IAM policies and programs. In addition, you can read local, district and international union publications. Every member gets the IAM Journal, a quarterly publication from headquarters that covers air transport and other issues of concern to working families. The most important thing to do is sign an authorization card, and vote in the upcoming election and urge your fellow workers to vote, too. That's why management will make every effort to discourage voter turnout.
Every vote is critical.
It's important for you to return your ballot to the National Mediation Board when you receive it in the mail. Federal law requires the NMB to keep all ballots secret. When you return your ballot, be sure to sign the outside of the envelope. This signature is for Board officials to verify the authenticity of the ballot and eliminate fraud. The information is confidential and the ballots are mixed after opening.