Spirit AeroSystems is resuming operations on Friday at its Wichita, Kansas, plant after union workers agreed to a new contract, ending a week-long work stoppage.
at Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, Kansas, are going back to work after voting to accept a new contract that ended a week-long work stoppage.
On Thursday, union employees represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers agreed to a four-year deal. The new agreement contains wage increases while allowing employees to keep their currentAccording to the IAM, 63% voted to accept the offer."We knew these negotiations were not going to be your typical set of talks," IAM Local 839 chief negotiator Jason Baze said.
Tom Gentile, CEO of Spirit AeroSystems said in a statement that "We listened closely to our employees and brought forward a fair-and-competitive offer."
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