2023-06-28 07:00:00
The management of the equipment Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita made a new proposal to its employees, which the union IAM on strike since last week recommended its members to accept. Work might resume next Wednesday.
The production of Boeing 737 and 787 fuselages (among others), interrupted since June 22, 2023,
will she resume? The syndicate IAM (International Association of Machinists and Aviation Workers) in Wichita, Kansas, has in any case ” strongly recommended last night its members to vote in favor of the new proposals of the direction, which previously evoked its “ best and latest offer for the next four years. Voting is due to take place on Thursday.
In a communiqué on Tuesday, Spirit AeroSystems summarizes its new proposition : Exactly the same basic health care plan (health care for employees will be 100% unchanged from the full coverage they currently have), no compulsory overtime on weekends, signing bonus of $3,000 in cash, and above all a Salary increase total of 9.5% the first year then guarantee of 23.5% over the duration of the contract, annual premiums and cost of living allowance in addition. All if the contract is accepted by tomorrow.
« We have listened carefully and worked hard in our discussions over the past few days to better understand and address the priorities of our IAM-represented employees. said Tom Gentile, CEO of Spirit AeroSystems. ” We think this new offer is fair and competitive and recognizes the contributions of our employees covered by this proposed agreement, which enables us to meet the growing needs of our customers and deliver value to our investors. ».
In the event of a positive vote on the text “addressing the concerns of our members with substantial salary increases, maintaining the benefits of the CORE health care plan that members have insisted on, and not including mandatory overtime” , IAM said work will resume in Wichita the 5 of July next.
BREAKING: IAM “strongly recommends” ratification of new Spirit AeroSystems contract. Passage will end work stoppage at Boeing’s most important supplier. pic.twitter.com/Lr8O6Vxyv0
— Jon Ostrower (@jonostrower) June 27, 2023
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