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Harley-Davidson Reaches Agreement To Ratify Contract With All Unions At Its Wisconsin Operations

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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MILWAUKEE, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harley-Davidson is pleased to announce that the Company has ratified new collective bargaining agreements with the three Unions representing employees at the Company's Wisconsin manufacturing facilities, namely the United Steelworkers Local 2-209 and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Lodge 78 representing workers at the Menomonee Falls, WI facility, and the United Steelworkers Local 460 representing workers at the Tomahawk, WI facility.

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  • MILWAUKEE, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harley-Davidson is pleased to announce that the Company has ratified new collective bargaining agreements with the three Unions representing employees at the Company's Wisconsin manufacturing facilities, namely the United Steelworkers Local 2-209 and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Lodge 78 representing workers at the Menomonee Falls, WI facility, and the United Steelworkers Local 460 representing workers at the Tomahawk, WI facility.
  • Commenting on the announcement, Harley-Davidson Chairman, President, and CEO, Jochen Zeitz said: "Today's announcement reinforces the strong and positive relationship between Harley-Davidson and the Unions.
  • I'd like to take this opportunity to thank both Union and Company representatives for their hard and most constructive work in achieving today's agreement."

SPEEA: Pilot Contract Talks Illustrate Boeing Safety Culture Problems

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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SPEEA, the union that represents some two-dozen technical and safety pilots at Boeing, says it is experiencing that as it tries to negotiate a new contract for the pilots.

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  • SPEEA, the union that represents some two-dozen technical and safety pilots at Boeing, says it is experiencing that as it tries to negotiate a new contract for the pilots.
  • The SPEEA-represented Technical and Safety Pilots perform three main functions for Boeing:
    They are the company’s liaisons to the Federal Aviation Administration, National Transportation Safety Board and global aviation safety regulators.
  • SPEEA declined; Goforth called the request “weird.”
    “To put this in context,” he said, “Boeing has systematically hollowed out the SPEEA Pilot Instructors Unit, replacing valued Boeing expertise with contractors.
  • That’s four days after the contract for the SPEEA-represented Flight Technical and Safety Pilots expires.

TEAMSTERS, LAWMAKERS DEMAND NEUTRALITY FROM DELTA AIR LINES CEO DURING ORGANIZING CAMPAIGN

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters commend 145 members of  the U.S. House of Representatives for sending a letter to Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian for the company to commit to a neutrality agreement to not interfere with organizing drives at the carrier.

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  • "Delta wants lawmakers to believe it's a well-behaved employer, but nothing could be further from the truth," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien.
  • "Delta Air Lines, which pockets more revenue than any other airline in the world, has responded to our union campaign with retaliation, coercion, threats, and misinformation.
  • The Teamsters are currently organizing Delta technicians and related crafts as part of a coalition mobilizing workers at the carrier.
  • "We understand that Delta employees announced a coordinated campaign to organize a union in November 2022, including Delta flight attendants, fleet service workers, and technicians," the letter from House representatives said.

TEAMSTERS, UNION ALLIES BRIEF CONGRESSIONAL LABOR CAUCUS ON ORGANIZING AT DELTA AIR LINES

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA), and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) joined the Congressional Labor Caucus on Capitol Hill for a roundtable on the coalition's ongoing organizing campaign at Delta Air Lines. In November 2022, the Teamsters, AFA-CWA, and IAM announced a coordinated campaign to unionize the 45,000 workers at the passenger carrier.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA), and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) joined the Congressional Labor Caucus on Capitol Hill for a roundtable on the coalition's ongoing organizing campaign at Delta Air Lines.
  • In November 2022, the Teamsters, AFA-CWA, and IAM announced a coordinated campaign to unionize the 45,000 workers at the passenger carrier.
  • Teamsters Organizing Director Chris Rosell and Philadelphia Delta technician Cole Bryson spoke about the issues facing mechanics at Delta Air Lines and why these workers need union representation.
  • Delta workers along with Teamsters, AFA-CWA, and IAM leadership were joined by numerous members of the Labor Caucus and led in discussion by Rep. Nikema Williams (GA-5).

Florida AFL-CIO Grants Dr. Barbara Sharief Prestigious Statewide Early Endorsement

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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This endorsement is a testament to Dr. Sharief's unwavering commitment to championing the rights and interests of Florida's workforce.

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  • This endorsement is a testament to Dr. Sharief's unwavering commitment to championing the rights and interests of Florida's workforce.
  • As a union member herself (while working as a nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital), Barbara knows how important Labor Unions are to everyday workers in Florida.
  • "I am honored to receive the EARLY endorsement of the Florida AFL-CIO," said Dr. Barbara Sharief.
  • With the Teachers and the Statewide AFL-CIO aboard her campaign, Dr. Sharief said " The outpouring of support has left me truly humbled.

Textron Aviation’s Maintenance and Paint Apprenticeship Programs Recognized by the Kansas Department of Commerce

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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Textron Aviation today announced that its Maintenance and Paint Apprenticeship programs have officially been recognized as state-registered apprenticeships through the Kansas Department of Commerce.

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  • Textron Aviation today announced that its Maintenance and Paint Apprenticeship programs have officially been recognized as state-registered apprenticeships through the Kansas Department of Commerce.
  • “These apprenticeships are another way we provide employees a solid foundation for success and ongoing support throughout their careers.
  • In a typical week, employees divide their time attending training at WSU Tech and working with assigned mentors at Textron Aviation production facilities.
  • To learn more about Textron Aviation career opportunities, interested candidates can visit txtav.com/careers .

DELTA AIR LINES WORKERS DEMAND COMPANY STOP UNION-BUSTING

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Saturday, July 15, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Delta Air Lines workers and their allies in the labor movement rallied at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to demand that the company stop its anti-union propaganda campaign amid an organizing drive where as many as 45,000 people employed at the carrier are actively seeking to join unions.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Delta Air Lines workers and their allies in the labor movement rallied at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to demand that the company stop its anti-union propaganda campaign amid an organizing drive where as many as 45,000 people employed at the carrier are actively seeking to join unions.
  • Delta Flight Attendants, fleet service, and mechanics are organizing to join their unions," said Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA.
  • "The workers at Delta won't let the corporate leaders who come and go with their millions define who the airline really is.
  • Delta Air Lines management has threatened employees with termination for union activities and continues to host an anti-union website and distribute literature that threatens workers that are seeking to organize.

Spirit AeroSystems Welcomes Ratification of New Contract with International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers; Will Fully Resume Work at its Wichita Plant

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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WICHITA, Kan., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a subsidiary of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. [NYSE: SPR] ("Spirit AeroSystems"), welcomes today's ratification of a new four-year contract with members of Local Lodge 839 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).

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  • WICHITA, Kan., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a subsidiary of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. [NYSE: SPR] ("Spirit AeroSystems"), welcomes today's ratification of a new four-year contract with members of Local Lodge 839 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).
  • The company announced it will begin restoring operations at its Wichita plant tomorrow, Friday, June 30, and begin to fully resume production on Wednesday, July 5.
  • "We listened closely to our employees and brought forward a fair-and-competitive offer," said Tom Gentile, President and CEO of Spirit AeroSystems.
  • Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. ("Spirit") is a subsidiary of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. [NYSE: SPR] ("Spirit AeroSystems").

Spirit AeroSystems Advances New Contract with International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers; Members to Vote on Approval This Week

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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WICHITA, Kan., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a subsidiary of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. [NYSE: SPR] ("Spirit AeroSystems"), today announced the contents of a new four-year contract proposal unanimously agreed to by the bargaining committee of the Local Lodge 839 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).

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  • WICHITA, Kan., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a subsidiary of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. [NYSE: SPR] ("Spirit AeroSystems"), today announced the contents of a new four-year contract proposal unanimously agreed to by the bargaining committee of the Local Lodge 839 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).
  • IAM union members will vote on approval on Thursday, June 29, at Hartman Arena in Park City, Kan.
  • The new proposed contract is a result of negotiations that began this past Saturday between the company and IAM officials, mediated by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
  • Operations at Spirit's Wichita plant will continue to be suspended until the new contract is ratified.

Global Computer Numerical Control Machines Market Report 2023: Sector is Expected to Reach $131.4 Billion by - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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The "Global Computer Numerical Control Machines Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Type, By Application - Industry Forecast 2023-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Computer Numerical Control Machines Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Type, By Application - Industry Forecast 2023-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Global Computer Numerical Control Machines Market is segmented based on Type, Application, and Region.
  • Based on the Type, the Global Computer Numerical Control Machines Market is segmented into Metal Cutting and Metal Forming.
  • Based on Region Computer Numerical Control Machines Market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and MEA.