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Machinists oppose knives on aircraft
6 March 2013
| WASHINGTON - The International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers opposes new airline safety rules that allow passengers to take small knives on commercial airline flights. |
The decision by the Transportation Security Administration lifts a ban that had been in place since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
“The IAM strongly opposes the newly announced relaxation of prohibited items and calls for a repeal of this change, said General Vice President Sito Pantoja. "Allowing any type of weapon on an aircraft endangers the safety of both flight attendants and the flying public. It makes no sense for the TSA to allow clubs and knives to pass through security, but not a cup of coffee."
IAM Assistant Legislative Director Hasan Solomon met with TSA officials immediately after the announcement to obtain additional information and reiterate that the safety of flight attendants and the flying public should be TSA’s highest priority.
"The convenience of TSA should never trump the safety of flight attendants and the flying public. Flight attendants spend their days ensuring the safety of others and deserve that same protection from TSA,” said IAM District 142 Special Representative and Flight Attendant Sara Gonzales. “There is no room for cutting corners when it comes to security." |
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