Negotiations Underway for 3,000 at Ft. Rucker, AL

April 15, 2008 - Contract negotiations for more than 3,000 members of Local 2003 who fly, test and maintain Army helicopters at Ft. Rucker, AL, commenced this week with employer Army Fleet Support (AFS). Key issues for the union are seniority rights, health care and overall compensation.

As part of the month long preparation for the talks with AFS, Aerospace Coordinator Frank Santos and the Local 2003 Negotiating Committee recently took part in a unique negotiations class at the Winpisinger Center. A video of that training is available here.

Negotiations are expected to continue each day until the contract expires on May 4. The Local 2003 website, www.iam2003.org will provide regular updates on the progress of the talks.

“This is a very important contract for Ft. Rucker, the Machinists and the entire area,” said Southern Territory GVP Bob Martinez. “I'm proud of the professionalism of the negotiating team and the work our members do at Ft. Rucker. I wish them all the best in their quest for a strong IAM contract.”

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