What district 142 does

District 142 (IAMAW Air Transport District Lodge 142) is a non-profit labor union district within the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, providing collective bargaining, grievance representation, and member services to over 40,000 active and retired workers across 43 local lodges in the United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Its represented workforce spans aviation maintenance technicians, flight attendants, ground services workers, and related personnel at major carriers including American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, PSA Airlines, Air Wisconsin, British Airways, Qantas Airways, Lufthansa Technik, and Menzies Aviation, with the TWU-IAM Association alone covering more than 30,000 Mechanics & Related, Fleet Service, and Stores employees at American Airlines.

The district's "product" is union representation services, delivered through a network of elected shop stewards, local lodges, General Chairs, and a central member portal at atd142.org. Core offerings include collective bargaining agreement negotiation, a Grievance Manager tool, The Phoenix quarterly newsletter, a video podcast series, monthly membership engagement webinars, a $2,500/$1,000 scholarship program, and committee services (EAP, Education, Human Rights, Legislative, Organizing, Safety, Veterans, Women's, Young Workers, Retirees). There is no proprietary technology stack — the underlying technology is standard web content management, email, SMS alerting, and social media (Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok), with no AI/ML components, APIs, or third-party integrations disclosed.

Revenue is generated through recurring membership dues paid by active and retired members, funding contract negotiations, organizing campaigns, grievance handling, and district operations. Membership acquisition occurs through NMB-administered representation elections (Railway Labor Act process) at companies such as Qantas (150 AMEs at LAX voted to join in April 2024) and through active organizing drives at firms like UNIFI. The district has operated under an IAM International trusteeship since 2022, with John M. Coveny, Jr. appointed as President/Directing General Chair following a Special Trial Committee recommendation.

Name

district 142

Legal name

IAMAW Air Transport District Lodge 142

Website

https://atd142.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

District 142 is a non-profit labor union district of the IAMAW representing over 40,000 active and retired transportation and aerospace workers across 43 local lodges in the United States, providing collective bargaining, grievance handling, and organizing services to mechanics, flight attendants, and ground services workers at major airlines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Union Dues: District 142 generates revenue through membership dues paid by active and retired members. Union dues fund collective bargaining activities, member representation, grievance handling, organizing campaigns, and administrative operations of the district and its 43 local lodges.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

District 142 is a constituent lodge of the IAM Air Transport Territory that provides union representation, collective bargaining, grievance handling, and member services to over 40,000 active and retired transportation and aerospace workers across 43 local lodges in the United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. The organization negotiates collective bargaining agreements with airlines and aviation employers, represents members in workplace disputes, and delivers member benefits including scholarships, legislative advocacy, and safety programs.

Product overview

District 142 operates as a single unified member services organization rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering is union representation services delivered through a membership website and communication platform. Key products include the District 142 Website & Member Portal (primary platform), The Phoenix Newsletter (quarterly publication), Grievance Manager (grievance tracking tool), District 142 Video Podcast series, Membership Engagement Webinars, Scholarship Program, and various Committee Services (EAP, Education, Safety, Legislative, Organizing, Veterans, Women's, Young Workers, Retirees). These offerings are interconnected services provided to members rather than a software product portfolio.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Union Representation and Collective Bargaining Services Core union representation service covering collective bargaining negotiations with airlines and aviation employers, contract administration, grievance handling and arbitration under the Railway Labor Act, and workplace safety advocacy. Available to workers in represented aviation workplaces including American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Qantas Airways, and other carriers.
• Member Committee Services Standing committee services including Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Education, Human Rights, Legislative, Organizing, Safety, Veterans, Women's, Young Workers, and Retirees committees. Provided to all union members as part of their membership benefits.
• District 142 Scholarship Program Scholarship awards program (Louis L. Gray – Robert M. Moore – Frank Score Scholarship) that provides educational funding of $2,500 and $1,000 to qualified District 142 members and their families.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,500 Hawaiian Airlines members ratified 5-year contract with compounding wage increases
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Transportation Workers Union (TWU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTWU-IAM Association is a strategic alliance between TWU and IAM for joint representation of American Airlines workers. The association represents over 30,000 Mechanics & Related, Fleet Service, and Stores workers at American Airlines following the US Airways merger. Both unions work together on collective bargaining, seniority integration, and joint contract negotiations under the alliance agreement.
• International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict 142 is part of the IAMAW Air Transport Territory. The parent union provides support for negotiations, organizing, legislative advocacy, and member services. District 142 operates under the governance of IAMAW International and participates in union-wide initiatives.
• AFL-CIOmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAMAW is affiliated with the AFL-CIO, the largest federation of unions in the United States. District 142 participates in AFL-CIO events and initiatives, including the 2022 AFL-CIO Convention.
• National Mediation Board (NMB)coreOthersThe NMB is the federal agency that administers union representation elections and mediates labor disputes in the railway and airline industries under the Railway Labor Act. District 142 files for representation elections and mediation through the NMB.
• Guide Dogs of AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGuide Dogs of America is a member resource available to IAM members, providing service dogs for individuals with disabilities.
• Winpisinger Education and Technology CentermoderateImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center provides training for IAM negotiators, organizers, and leaders. District 142 sends negotiating committee members for preparation training before contract negotiations, such as the Negotiation Preparation for Bargaining Committees course.
• Union PlusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUnion Plus provides discounts and benefits programs for union members. District 142 promotes Union Plus as a member resource offering discounts on everyday expenses.
• IAM Pension (NPF)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IAM National Pension Fund provides defined-benefit pension plans for retirement. District 142 members have access to IAM pension benefits as part of membership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IAM Air Transport District 141: Sister district within IAMAW Air Transport Territory representing other airline and transportation worker bargaining units. Directly comparable in structure, governance, member services, and collective bargaining focus.
• Transportation Workers Union (TWU): TWU is District 142's strategic partner in the TWU-IAM Association covering American Airlines workers. Directly comparable in representing transportation workers through collective bargaining and joint contract negotiations.
• Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA): ALPA is the largest airline pilot union in the world and the dominant union at most major U.S. carriers. Comparable as an aviation-focused labor organization representing airline employees under the Railway Labor Act.
• Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA): AFA represents flight attendants at multiple airlines that District 142 also covers. Directly comparable in representing airline crew under RLA framework with similar organizing and collective bargaining functions.

Broad incumbents

• International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT): The Teamsters represent ground service, freight, and aviation workers including at some carriers District 142 covers (e.g., Menzies, ABX Air). A broader labor union with overlapping aviation ground-handling representation.
• International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW): District 142's parent organization. IAMAW is the parent union whose Air Transport Territory encompasses District 142 and provides national-level support, governance, and shared services. A broader incumbent with overlapping membership.
• Service Employees International Union (SEIU): SEIU is one of the largest labor unions in North America. Comparable as a large membership-based labor organization with dues-funded operations, advocacy, and member services, though not aviation-specific.
• Communications Workers of America (CWA): CWA represents workers in airlines and other industries. Comparable as a labor union with aviation organizing operations, particularly through partnership with AFA in AFA-CWA.
• UNITE HERE: UNITE HERE is a labor union representing workers in transportation-adjacent services (airline catering, hospitality, airports). Comparable as a transportation-adjacent labor organization with similar dues-funded member services.

Others

• AFL-CIO: AFL-CIO is the largest federation of labor unions in the United States, of which IAMAW (and therefore District 142) is a constituent affiliate. Comparable as a broader labor ecosystem participant providing federation-level advocacy and resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iamdistrict142
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOLe5zhecx91sFTLTLfRbQg
• Facebookfacebook.com/IAMDistrict142
• Instagraminstagram.com/iamdistrict142
• TikToktiktok.com/@iamdistrict142

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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