Please see the following unemployment information related to the Textron Aviation furlough.
Textron Aviation to Furlough Most Wichita Employees
A statement from IAM District 70 President and Directing Business Representative Cornell Beard in response to Textron Aviation’s announcement to furlough Wichita employees.
March 21, 2020 Membership Meeting Canceled
⚠️Please note: The Local 774 Membership Meeting for Saturday, March 21, 2020, has been canceled. The District 70 Endorsement (Run-Off) Vote will continue as scheduled. Polls are open from 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM, 3830 S. Meridian, Wichita, KS.
District 70 Endorsement (Run-Off) Vote – Sample Ballots
Textron Aviation Announces Tooling Apprenticeship Program
Kansas Governor, Laura Kelly toured Textron Aviation’s Longitude production line in Plant IV of the company’s East Campus. Governor Kelly’s visit was in coordination with the announcement of a collaborative partnership between the IAM and Textron Aviation to offer a Tooling Apprenticeship Program. The program is in response to a growing skills gap in advanced manufacturing. We appreciate Governor Kelly’s attendance and support.
An Apprenticeship Program at Textron Aviation has been years in the making, finally come to light.
District 70 Endorsement (Run-Off) Vote
When members take an active role and use their voice and vote on matters that affect us all, we build a better future!
Negotiation Preparation Training for Shop Stewards
ALL SHOP STEWARDS PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND.
March 2020 Meeting Notice
Local Meeting Notice
March Women’s Committee Meeting
March is Women’s History Month!
Time for 2021 Union Calendar Pictures
We appreciate Larry Wilson, who will be taking group shots of members in their departments again this year. Please remember to wear your union shirts for the picture. Mark the dates for your opportunity to represent in the 2021 calendar