IAM Local Lodge 774

The Wichita/Hutchinson Labor Federation will host the 2022 Labor Day Picnic at the Machinists Union building at 3830 S. Meridian, in Wichita on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Free food, bring the family!

The skilled Scale Technicians at Tyson Fresh Meats in Holcomb, Kansas are Local 1989 members fighting for working people across this great nation. Please help us support our Local 1989 brothers on strike against Tyson Fresh Meats by bringing non-perishables and school supplies to District Lodge 70, 3830 S. Meridian, Wichita, KS 67217. Monday -Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monetary donations can be sent to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW), 9000 Machinists Place, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772. Please add in the memo line or C/O “LL1989 Strike”. Call the District 70 office at 316-522-1591 if you have any questions. Solidarity!

In preparation for Kansas statewide elections on August 2, 2022, https://imvotingunion.com has been updated with candidate endorsements from last week’s Kansas AFL-CIO Cope Convention.

Users can enter their home address and find candidates that the Labor Federation has endorsed in their area. No need to know your district numbers in advance. In addition to endorsements, you can find helpful information on how to check your voter registration, sign up for advanced ballots, and learn other important election dates. The website encompasses all of the AFL-CIO candidate endorsements for Kansas (statewide), including the recommendations for County Commissioners in Sedgwick and Reno counties.

There will be an employee appreciation event for Textron Aviation employees at Botanica in Wichita on Monday, June 20, from 5:30 p.m. – to 8:30 p.m.

Be sure to have your badge for admittance.

Textron Aviation is growing its apprenticeship opportunities with an Avionics Technician Apprenticeship and a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining Apprenticeship. The new positions build on the company’s established collaborative apprenticeship program to address long-term production and tooling requirements for Textron Aviation’s aircraft programs. The robust two-year program will run from August 2022 to August 2024 and includes factory training at Textron Aviation facilities and classroom training through WSU Tech for a well-rounded learning experience. As Textron Aviation employees, program participants will earn a full-time salary and benefits, and the company will also cover related tuition and fees at WSU Tech. The arrangement is a collaboration between Textron Aviation, WSU Tech, and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) to grow the skills of Textron Aviation employees and provide new opportunities throughout their careers. Applications for 2022 opportunities must be submitted by Friday, June 17.

Search for apprentice opportunities on txtav.com/careers to learn more.

Got skills? A snazzy t-shirt design could earn you $100!

In true Machinist Union fashion, we get involved in service to our community. If you are interested in attending the 44th Annual Community Services Conference this August, contact your local lodge leadership about attending. #ServicetotheCommunity