2024 Textron Aviation Contract Proposal Forms

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.

2023 IAM Constitution

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.

T-Shirt Design Competition

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⚙️💪

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!