Local 774 members who wish to receive negotiation updates via text messaging, please complete an authorization card and return it to your Shop Steward and/or Plant Chair by Friday, July 19, 2024.
July Meeting Notice – Please note: A Strike Sanction Vote will be conducted on Saturday, July 20, 2024, for Local 774 members working at Textron Aviation. Polling will occur in Machinists Hall @ District Lodge 70 (3830 S. Meridian) from 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
What is a strike sanction vote?
Per the IAM Constitution, Article XVI, Section 1, 1-12, and Official Circular No. 813, a strike sanction vote is required for the IAM to authorize a potential strike and to approve strike benefits for members.
It’s important to understand that the strike sanction vote is not a vote to strike but the authorization to strike. The strike sanction vote is a request for authorization from the IAM by the members of Local Lodge 774 to legally strike if necessary, and to receive strike benefits from the IAM Strike Fund as per the IAMAW Constitution. Not approving a strike sanction vote will result in the inability to receive strike benefits.
We want to see 100% approval of this strike sanction vote! It will send a strong message to the company that our members are dedicated to obtaining a fair and equitable contract.
*There are no absentee ballots for this vote. Members must be present to vote.
Ask your Shop Steward for your copy today! Click here or on the picture to access a digital copy of the handbook.
Local 774 Shop Stewards at Textron Aviation, please plan to attend the Shop Steward Training on Saturday, June 15th, immediately following the regular membership meeting. Our collective bargaining agreement with Textron Aviation Inc. expires in 15 weeks!
June Meeting Notice: Shop Stewards, please plan to attend the Shop Steward Training on Saturday, June 15th, immediately following the regular membership meeting. Our collective bargaining agreement with Textron Aviation Inc. expires in 15 weeks!
A referendum election for District Lodge 70 and Local Lodge 774 Plant Chair will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Polling will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Machinists Hall, located at 3830 S. Meridian, Wichita, KS 67217.
We have included samples of the Local Lodge 774 ballots below. Please read the instructions carefully and remember to bring your badge or driver’s license for proof of identification when voting.
As an IAM member, you have the right to vote for the leaders who you believe will represent you best. Remember, your vote is your voice.
WICHITA, Kan., April 3, 2024 – United Way of the Plains and IAM District Lodge #70 are hosting their annual two-week display of 600 American flags to honor veterans this Memorial Day. Those who wish to pay tribute to a current or former member of the armed forces or honor the memory of a veteran may purchase a $30 dedication at unitedwayplains.org/freedom. Dedications include the honoree’s name, branch of service, rank, and a short personal tribute. All dedication sponsorships will be posted to an online Veteran Dedication Wall located on the website and will remain in place through the 2024 Veterans Day holiday on November 11.
The annual fundraiser supports United Way programs assisting veterans with transportation, shelter, mental health care, and other wrap-around services. For example, a $30 dedication/donation provides a veteran 17 free rides per year on Wichita transit as part of the Veterans Ride Free program.
This is the fourth year United Way of the Plains has partnered with area unions to honor veterans and service members with a flag display located in the field at IAM District Lodge #70 at 3830 S. Meridian Ave. (I-235 and S. Meridian Ave.). Area volunteers will assemble and place the flags in the field which will be on display from Monday, May 13, through Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. The public is encouraged to visit the site and participate in a public celebration and dedication that will be held on Saturday, May 25, from 1 – 1:30 p.m.
A new feature of this year’s event includes a Unity and Community Pop-Up planned by members of IAM District Lodge #70 from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 25 at IAM District Lodge #70. Food and beverages will be available and services for veterans will be showcased. Learn more by checking the Facebook event.
The public may purchase dedications through Monday, May 27. More information and a map showing the location of the field of flags site can be found on the website for United Way of the Plains.
Corporate sponsorships and donations have already been secured from these generous organizations and companies to support those who have served our country:
The Veterans Ride Free Program in 2023 provided a record-breaking 59,972 Free Rides *Saving Veterans $104,951 in Fares. Thank you for supporting Veterans!
Thank you for your Supporting Veterans!
MEDIA CONTACT: Angie Prather, Vice President of Marketing and Chief Community Engagement Officer, United Way of the Plains, (316) 267-1321, Ext. 4105, aprather@unitedwayplains.org
United Way of the Plains is a nonprofit and for-impact organization that focuses on health, education, financial stability and basic needs – the building blocks for a good quality of life and a strong community. Our mission is to improve lives by harnessing the caring power of our community to advance the common good in south central Kansas. Follow us on these social media channels: Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.