Atlanta, GA. – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM) have announced a successful organizing victory of 90 Alstom Workers who operate and maintain the Plane Train at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The Alstom Employees are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Atlanta’s Plane Train, which carries about 250,000 passengers daily between terminals at the world’s busiest airport.
The Alstom Workers had cited concerns over job security, fair wages, improved working conditions and having a stronger voice on the job as key reasons for choosing a union.
TCU/IAM will now begin preparing for collective bargaining to secure a first agreement that reflects the needs and priorities of the Union’s new Members.
The victory underscores growing momentum among Transportation Workers nationwide who are organizing for better conditions and respect on the job.
TCU/IAM National President Artie Maratea said: “This victory marks a historic moment as the first joint organizing effort between TCU and the IAM, and we could not be prouder of the outcome. The Alstom Workers, who operate and maintain the Plane Train at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, perform vital work keeping hundreds of thousands of passengers moving safely every day through the world’s busiest airport. We proudly welcome these Workers into our Union Family and look forward to negotiating a strong first agreement that secures the wages, benefits and protections they deserve.”
