Our theme for April is Weingarten Rights. Members need to understand them. It’s a good time to refresh your understanding and or to share with our new and younger members.
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While we will always bargain in good faith, we encourage every bargaining unit member to begin preparing for the possibility of a strike in the next round of negotiations with Textron Aviation, scheduled for 2029. Taking proactive steps now can help ensure financial stability and peace of mind, no matter what happens.
This income tax credit is available to individuals who have been hired by a Kansas-based aviation-sector employer for a full-time job on or after January 1, 2022. You must also have a degree or technical certificate from a qualified program. The credit is also available to an employee relocating to Kansas with an out-of-state qualifying degree or certificate.
* Immediately following the general membership meeting on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
We will hold discussions to evaluate our labor strike against Textron Aviation, focusing on the following areas:
- What didn’t work
- What did work
- How to improve our strike strategy
- Create a comprehensive strike playbook for any future actions
These discussions will help us learn from our experience, strengthen our tactics, and ensure we are better prepared for future strikes.
ALL PARTICIPANTS IN THE 2024 LABOR STRIKE AGAINST TEXTRON AVIATION ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, members attending the general membership meeting participated in a second reading and voted on the proposed bylaw changes. The changes approved by the members were sent to the IAM’s International headquarters for review and approval. After review, the changes were accepted and returned as approved. Click the link below to view, download, or print.
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.
