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IAM strike at Textron Aviation involving ~5,000 workers; contract expired Sept 22
TEXTRON INC
- IAM District 70, Local 774 voted to reject four-year contract, calling a strike effective Sept 21, 2024.
- Strike affects approx. 5,000 employees at Textron Aviation's Wichita facilities (manufacturing, parts, distribution, service center).
- Existing contract expired Sept 22, 2024; no estimate on strike duration or negotiation timeline.
- Company activated continuity plans but warns strike could adversely impact production/delivery schedules and financial results.