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Nearly 1,000 Machinists members at GKN Aerospace in St. Louis approved a new three-year contract—and more news here from the “Bargaining Digest Weekly.” The AFL-CIO Collective Bargaining Department delivers daily, bargaining-related news and research resources to more than 900 subscribers. Union leaders can register for this service through our website, Bargaining@Work.
SETTLEMENTS
IAM, GKN Aerospace: GKN workers in the St. Louis area of Missouri, represented by the Machinists (IAM) District 837, approved a new three-year contract with the aerospace company, which provides annual 3 percent wage increases, a $1,000 bonus, higher pension benefits and increased recall rights. IAM members had previously rejected the company’s final offer and voted to strike. The main issues included the company’s proposal for a change in overtime compensation, lack of health care benefits for members hired in after GKN purchased the facilities from Boeing in 2001 and inadequate pension increases.
IAM, Vought: Striking members of the Machinists in Nashville, Tenn., at Vought Aircraft Industries voted last night to approve a new contract, ending their strike that began Sept. 29. The biggest change in the health care plan is that workers’ weekly contribution would increase by $1 to $20 for single coverage and $38 for a family. Under the new pact, Vought has up to 14 days to “bring everyone back to work,” said C.W. Malone, vice president of Local 735 of IAM, which represents some 1,000 hourly workers at the plant.
NAPE/AFSCME, Nebraska State: In Nebraska, eight of nine bargaining units for 10,400 state workers have approved a two-year contract that calls for raises of 2.9 percent beginning July 1 and 2.5 percent beginning July 1, 2010. The unions include the Nebraska Association of Public Employees (NAPE/AFSCME).
USW, AK Steel Tubemaking: Workers, represented by the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1915, ratified a new labor agreement with AK Steel tubemaking in Walbridge, Ohio. The contract includes no wage increases during the first year, but wage increases are included for the second and third years of the contract. In addition, the agreement adds significant workforce flexibility and health care cost-sharing provisions, along with the continuation of a gain-sharing plan and a ratification bonus.
WORK STOPPAGES AND ACTIONS
UAW, Big Three: Members of the UAW and their supporters rallied in Warren, Mich., one of the many Michigan communities that would be drastically affected if one of Detroit’s Big Three fails. “Fifteen percent of our city’s general fund and 15 percent of our city water and sewer budget comes from Chrysler and GM taxes,” said Warren Mayor Jim Fouts at the “Stand Up for American Workers and Products Rally” at Warren City Hall.
NEGOTIATIONS
TWU, American Eagle: Fleet service workers, mechanics and technicians at American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, represented by the Transport Workers Union (TWU), began an intense five-day negotiations session to reach a new contract. If no deal is reached, both sides will apply for mediation from the National Mediation Board.
AFM, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra: Musicians with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra (WCO), represented by the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM), agreed to play the orchestra’s Jan. 23 Masterworks concert at Overture Center’s Capitol Theater, meaning a settlement may be within reach. Negotiations began last February, and in October, musicians went on strike and the WCO canceled its season-opening Masterworks concert and its family Halloween concert.
Disclaimer: This information is being provided for your information only. As it is compiled from published news reports, not from individual unions, we cannot vouch for either its completeness or accuracy; readers who desire further information should directly contact the union involved.
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