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Local Lodge 839 Members Ratify Agreement with Spirit AeroSystems

WICHITA, Kan., June 29, 2023 – Approximately 6,000 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 839 (District 70) at Spirit AeroSystems voted today to ratify an improved four-year contract with the aerospace company. IAM members will return to work on Wednesday, July 5.

*Strike-Line Volunteers Needed*

We need to help keep the strike line secured for Local Lodge 839 Machinist Union members who will be voting on a second proposed tentative agreement with Spirit AeroSystems on Thursday, June 29, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. If you choose to volunteer, please be sure to sign in and out at the Strike Headquarters on the South West corner of S. Southeast Blvd. (K-15) & E. MacArthur Rd. at Taggart Field. You may also call the Strike Headquarters for time slots that need coverage at 316-399-6998 or 316-399-6989. #WalktheLinewith839 #IAM774

Mario’s Food Pantry-Another Way to Support Local Lodge 839 Members

Hopefully, you can help support the members of Local Lodge 839 by walking the picket line but you can also help support their efforts by donating non-perishable food items, daily use items, and hygiene products to Mario’s Food Pantry. Please take any donations to IAMAW District Lodge 70, 3830 S. Meridian, Wichita, KS 67217, on Weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or call 316-522-1591 to schedule a time for drop off. Thank you!

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Pre-Retirement Consultations with Fidelity

Employees working at Textron Aviation who are interested in pre-retirement consultations with Fidelity can schedule one on one sessions through ERIC.

Fidelity will host in-person 1:1 pre-retirement consultations in Wichita on Tuesday—Thursday, June 27-29. Additional sessions are also being scheduled for July, August, September, and October. Employees interested in attending one of the sessions can find additional information on ERIC.