The hearing aid benefit for Textron Aviation employees, negotiated during the 2024 contract negotiations, is now available for reimbursement. This benefit applies to those who purchased hearing aid devices through Textron’s medical plan between Wednesday, January 1, 2025, and Sunday, June 1, 2025.

Bargained employees have until Thursday, July 31, 2025, to submit their reimbursement requests for these purchases. For purchases made on or after Monday, June 2, 2025, employees will have up to 60 days to submit for reimbursement.

If you have any questions, please contact the HR Help Hub at hrhelphub@txtav.com or 316-517-5252, Option 5.

A contract ratification meeting is scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. It will occur inside Hartman Arena at 8151 N. Hartman Arena Dr, Park City, KS. The meeting will start with a review of the proposed contract changes, and voting will immediately follow the conclusion of the proposal meeting. Open polling for members to vote on the proposed contract agreement with Textron Aviation Inc. will close at 2:00 p.m.

Last summer, we held a t-shirt design contest for our Local Lodge. At the September membership meeting, the members present voted for their favorite design. Our Local Vice President, Travis Mahurin, won the contest, congratulations! Below is a rendering of the new member shirts coming soon. We appreciate everyone who submitted designs! #IAM774 #StrongestTogether

A letter from District Lodge 70 President Cornell Beard regarding Union Election Campaigning on-site at Spirit AeroSystems & Textron Aviation. Nominations for District Lodge 70 positions have begun and will be taken at each regularly scheduled local lodge membership meeting. Plant Chair positions at Textron Aviation are also up for nomination on Saturday, February 17, 2024.