Textron Aviation and Local 774 (District 70), representing striking workers in Wichita, Kansas, have decided to resume negotiations after three weeks of the current strike.
The company released a new statement on October 8, 2024, saying that fresh negotiations will start on October 10, 2024. The strike will continue during the negotiations.
“We value our long-standing relationship with Union leaders and members and remain committed to collaborating and agreeing upon a contract that acknowledges employees’ contributions, setting us all up for long-term success,” said Maggie Topping, Textron’s Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Communications.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 774 (District 70) at Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kansas, responded to the announcement by stating that the union aims to discuss “GWI, Health Insurance, and paid time off.”
On September 29, 2024, the union announced that the company would stop health insurance for striking employees starting September 30, 2024.
Before this, on September 21, 2024, employees in Wichita had strongly rejected the company’s latest contract proposal and decided to strike.