{"id":36824,"date":"2023-06-23T23:13:14","date_gmt":"2023-06-23T17:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=36824"},"modified":"2023-06-26T17:24:27","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T11:54:27","slug":"spirit-aerosystems-update-on-negotiations-with-the-machinists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/23\/spirit-aerosystems-update-on-negotiations-with-the-machinists\/","title":{"rendered":"Spirit AeroSystems New Update on Negotiations with the Machinists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

KANSAS-<\/strong> Spirit AeroSystems<\/a> has announced its intention to continue negotiations with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) for a new collective bargaining agreement. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The negotiations come after a contract proposal was rejected by Spirit workers in Wichita, who are represented by IAM Local Lodge 839.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spirit AeroSystems Machinists Negotiations Update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The proposal, which had been agreed upon by both sides’ bargaining committees, included substantial wage increases, a $7,500 ratification bonus, and improvements to paid time off and job security. In addition to rejecting the proposal, the IAM local members also voted to authorize a strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expressing disappointment in the outcome of the vote, Tom Gentile, President & CEO of Spirit AeroSystems, stated that the company has been in continued discussions with IAM representatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They agreed to meet with a Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service mediator on Saturday morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gentile emphasized that the company’s focus has always been on providing a fair and competitive contract to its IAM-represented employees. He expressed a commitment to reaching an agreement with Local 839 as quickly as possible for the benefit of the employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Agreement Expected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The demand for aircraft production rises with the return of air travel to pre-pandemic levels. Gentile stressed the importance of supporting Spirit customers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further, He noted that the company, its employees, and other stakeholders are vested in continuing operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response to Wednesday’s vote, Spirit temporarily suspended production in Wichita. Further, the company anticipates that production operations will remain suspended until an agreement is reached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gentile expressed his pride in Spirit employees and their role in shaping the company’s future. Subsequently, He looks forward to working together to build a bright future for Spirit AeroSystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spirit AeroSystems Says the Negotiations with Machinists Are Positive<\/a><\/blockquote>