---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000217346-24-000086"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "TXT"
cik: "0000217346"
company_name: "TEXTRON INC"
filed_at: "2024-09-24T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T02:12:12.471136+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# IAM strike at Textron Aviation involving ~5,000 workers; contract expired Sept 22

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000217346-24-000086
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: TXT
- cik: 0000217346
- company_name: TEXTRON INC
- filed_at: 2024-09-24T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/217346/000021734624000086/0000217346-24-000086-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/217346/000021734624000086/txt-20240921.htm

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