Neighborhood Night Out Event
This Tuesday, August 13, 2019 from 6:00PM to 8:30 PM District 70 will host this years Neighborhood Night Out event for members and our local community. We’d love to see you there for games, food and fun! Hot dogs, cotton candy, snow cones, and drinks will be provided! Food will be served from 6:00 pm […]
Machinists, IBEW Members Vote to Accept Contract at General Electric
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2019 – Approximately 1,375 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) voted overwhelmingly on Friday, Aug. 9 to accept an improved contract offer from General Electric. IAM and IBEW members in General Electric’s aviation and medical divisions accepted the deal after […]
Machinists, IBEW Reach Tentative Agreement with General Electric
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: DeLane Adams, IAM 301-609-1387 dadams@iamaw.org WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2019 – Negotiating committees for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) at General Electric reached a tentative agreement with the company that offers significant improvements to the company’s proposal that was previously […]
Labor Day Picnic
Wichita/Hutchinson Labor Federation will host their Annual Labor Day Picnic BBQ and Bingo Saturday, August 31, 2019, Noon to 4:00 PM.
IAM CBC Negotiations Day 1– Sunday, August 4, 2019 #2
The initial meeting Sunday afternoon between the union and company, began with introductions by both parties. IAM Collective Bargaining Director Craig Norman made an opening statement for the IAM and Director of Manufacturing Randy Middleton for the IBEW. John Burke made and opening statement for GE Company. We then proceeded with your IAM Local Lodge […]
IAM CBC Negotiations Day 1 – Sunday, August 4, 2019 #1
Your IAM CBC Negotiation Committee arrived in Louisville, KY on Saturday evening and began meeting on Sunday morning August 4, 2019. Local Lodges 912, 1916, 439, 78 negotiating committees were all present at the meeting. Also attending the meeting were representatives from IBEW. Your committee prepared proposals and discussions on Healthcare, (i.e. Option 1, Option […]
NLRB Notice To Employees And Members
Please Note: NLRB Settlement Agreement regarding a charge made by a Spirit member.
August 2019 – Staying Connected
Read the August 2019 edition of the District Lodge 70 newsletter, Staying Connected online.
IAM Members at GE Reject Final Contract Offer
IAM members at General Electric have collectively rejected the company’s final contract offer by an overwhelming margin. The IAM has served GE with the 10-day strike notification. The IAM will officially begin the strike on August 12, 2019, at 12:01 am. IAM Representatives and the Negotiating Committees are ready and willing to meet with GE […]
District 70’s 7th Annual Doggie Bowl July 27, 2019
IAMAW District 70 presents the 7th Annual Doggie Bowl on Saturday, July 27, 2019. Registration begins at 4:00 PM, Bowling at 5:00 PM. Registration NOW includes AJ’s Pizza for 1 hour. $30.00 per person entry fee by Tuesday, July 23, or $35.00 per person after July 23, 2019. $300 Lane Sponsor, includes a banner with […]
CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW THE AMERICAN AIRLINES PERMANENT INJUNCTION
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Kansas Local 1989 Members Survive Fire at Tyson
Around 1,200 employees were evacuated from the Tyson Fresh Meats Plant near Holcomb, KS in the late hours of August 9, 2019 when the facility caught fire and burned for more than twelve hours. Flames raged until early Saturday morning but thankfully, no injuries have been reported. Recent reports suggest a spark from welding during […]