Textron Aviation employees have a union-negotiated benefit in Article 42.14, of up to $150 allowance for prescription safety eyewear annually through a company-approved vendor.
Safe Vision, by Hoya, is an approved company vendor that schedules in-house times and locations on a weekly/monthly basis. If you work an off-shift or miss an allocated time, there are additional off-site locations where you can order your safety eyeglasses, and we’ve put the list together for your convenience.
Each year the IAM, its Districts, and Locals plan fundraising events that support the mission of Guide Dogs of America – Tender Loving Canines, which is dedicated to providing guide dogs and instruction in their use, free of charge, to blind and visually impaired men and women from the United States and Canada so they may continue to pursue their goals with increased mobility and independence.
Guide Dogs of America and Tender Loving Canines is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that receives no State or Federal funding and operates solely on generous donations and contributions.
It costs approximately $60,000, for puppy birth, puppy raising, training, and finally graduation for a Guide Team (Guide Dog & Recipient), which is why we need your support. You can partner with us to help them achieve this mission by sponsoring a lane at District Lodge 70’s 10th Annual Doggie Bowl.
For questions call Kimberly Murrow or Teressa Peart at the District Lodge 70 office: 316-522-1591
The Wichita-Hutchinson Labor Federation (WHLF) is extending an invitation to all community members for free food and awesome BINGO prizes from noon to 4 pm on Saturday, September 2nd for their annual Labor Day Picnic. The event will be held in Machinists Hall, 3830 S. Meridian in Wichita, Kansas.
Whether you’re a member of a labor organization, a supportive neighbor, or an ally, WHLF welcomes EVERYONE to join in commemorating the spirit and camaraderie of our local labor community and pay tribute to the American worker who continues to elevate our nation’s standard of living.
For more details on how to participate in the youth writing contest (deadline Saturday, August 19, 2023), please visit their website at whlaborfed.org/laborday.
Kansas Congresswoman Sharice Davids will be holding a town hall of sorts, to hear from local union members and leaders about the issues. This Friday, August 18, 2023, from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. in Machinists Hall. If you are interested in more information or attending, please refer to the flyer below.
To ensure all members have the opportunity to submit a new T-Shirt design, we have extended the deadline for t-shirt design submissions. The T-Shirt Design Competition deadline for submissions has been extended to no later than Monday, September 11, 2023. Please make your submissions by email to communicator@ll774.org. #IAM774
We are committed to ensuring that pursuing education is an affordable and empowering experience for IAM union members and their families. To learn more or to get started, visit https://edutrustnetwork.org/goiamaw
2024 Contract Proposal forms are available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese for Local Lodge 774 members working at Textron Aviation who wish to propose language changes for the quickly approaching 2024 contract negotiations. Members can download the forms from the links page, get them from your Shop Steward, or from the Plant Chair offices.
As a result of the Grand Lodge Convention held in October of last year, the IAM Constitution has been revised effective January 1, 2023. Copies can be downloaded from this page and paperback copies can be purchased for $1.00 at the District Lodge 70 office, located at 3830 S, Meridian, Wichita, Kansas 67217. Office hours are Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Local Lodge 774 members want a new T-shirt. Let’s see those designs. Submit your T-shirt design by Monday, August 14th, 2023, for your chance to win a $100 gift card! See the design details below. Send submissions to communicator@ll774.org. The winning design will be chosen by the members in attendance at the August 19, 2023, membership meeting. #IAM774
