Local 774 members and those supporting the strike against Textron Aviation can complete a Food Pantry Form to access the Strike Pantry and receive food, diapers, and formula as needed, once every two (2) weeks.
*The strike-pantry forms are available at the East & West Strike Headquarters and District Lodge 70 offices.
Members can learn about topics related to Union Contract Negotiations in our custom Negotiations Survival Handbook.
*Please be aware, that in addition to the detour at Exit 77 (the exit to Hartman Arena), a portion of I-135 in Wichita will be closed to drivers starting Saturday. The first closure will begin at 5 a.m. on Sep. 21 and temporarily closes southbound I-135 from the K-254 interchange to just past the K-96 interchange. Drivers on northbound I-135 will have to exit onto eastbound K-96, KDOT said.
It’s time to create signs – everyone is invited! We will create signs to carry during the Solidarity Rally on Tuesday, September 17th at Naftzger Park at 4:00 p.m. in downtown Wichita. The rally is to show our support for the Local 774 Negotiating Committee, which is currently in contract negotiations with Textron Aviation Inc.
It’s time to gear up and show Textron Aviation that we support our negotiating committee for a world-class contract!
*Invite your family and friends, wear your black Local 774 t-shirt (Or a solid black t-shirt), bring your strike whistles and or anything loud—let’s make some noise!
*Members needing closer parking will want to arrive early – Free parking may be limited.
Meet at Neftzger Park, 601 East Douglas Avenue in downtown Wichita at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
Our contract with Textron Aviation Inc. expires on September 22, it’s time to ensure we have everyone on board for the last two weeks of negotiations! Solidarity is key!
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 with Textron Aviation Inc. will close at 2:00 p.m. Then we’ll need help counting those ballots. Can you help? See the flyer for contact information.
Our monthly membership business meeting is Saturday, August 17th, from 10:00 AM until finished. This is when members can be involved in the decision-making of Local Lodge 774. IAM members of any lodge are welcome to attend.
Strike Committee sign-up forms will be available during this month’s membership meeting for members working at Textron Aviation in the event members do not ratify an agreement at the end of negotiations and vote to strike. Members can view detailed descriptions of each committee on our website at https://www.ll774.org/committees. #IAM774
