Beech Workers Blog

Machinists Union Local Lodges 733, Wichita, KS and 2328, Salina, KS are on strike against Hawker Beechcraft since August 4th, 2008. This blog has been created for the members and the officials of our locals to facilitate a fast line of communications.

Friday, August 29, 2008

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING HEALTH INSURANCE - RETURNING BACK TO WORK - PAYCHECKS

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Health Insurance - It will take 7 to 10 days for our insurance to take effect. New insurance cards will be issued by the insurance company....

THE RESULTS ARE IN

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With 77% of the members that voted from LL2328 and LL733 voting in favor or accepting the latest contract off from Hawker Beechcraft. You ca...
Wednesday, August 27, 2008

STRIKE BENEFIT CHECKS

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Can be picked up Tuesday September 2nd, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the District 3830 S. Meridian.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008

CONTRACT PROPOSAL

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Click Here for a copy of the contract proposal that we will be voting on this Thursday 8/28/08 at the Kansas Coliseum. Cover Letter ...

Contract Vote Eligibility

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ONLY Active and current members are eligible to vote on Thursday . NO ONE who has crossed the picket line to go to work, or has resigned ...

Contract Ratification Vote

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Thursday August 28th, 2008 at the Kansas Coliseum in the main building. Doors will open at 9:00 am. Reading of the new proposal ...
Monday, August 25, 2008

FROM YOUR NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE

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Brothers and Sisters, After a long three days working with the Federal Mediator, and a lot of tough negotiating, last night after midni...
Thursday, August 21, 2008

Jeff Hart will be missed. Some of his co-workers speak about working with him.

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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

IAM Statement

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IAM Aerospace Coordinator Ron Eldridge today received a phone call from the Federal Mediator that has been involved in the negotiations betw...

Beginning the Healing Process

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When : Thursday, August 21, 2008, 3 PM Where : Byrd Building, 520 Byrd Street We will be gathering to share stories in memory of Jeff, and t...

Attending the services

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Services for Jeffrey Hart Thursday are being held at Countryside Christian Church on South Rock Road. The parking may not be ample enough fo...
Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Attention: Brothers and Sisters

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Local Lodge 733 is asking our brothers and sisters represented by District 70 to help their members so that they can attend Brother Jeff Har...

Today's Imail

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From today's Imail , the IAM electronic newsletter: Wichita Striker Killed in Auto Accident Public services and private remembrances are...

In Memory

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Our blog is black in memory of Jeffrey Hart, until after the memorial service Thursday.

Guest Book at Kansas.com

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The Wichita Eagle has set up an online Condolences Book on their website. You can get to it on the strike page on Kansas.com . Please visit ...
Monday, August 18, 2008

Services for Jeffrey R. Hart

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A Celebration of Life Services for Jeff Hart will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, at Countryside Christian Church, 1919 S. Rock Road, Wichita, KS.

Jeffrey R. Hart, (May 22, 1963 - August 18, 2008)

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Hart, Jeffrey R., age 45, passed away Monday, August 18, 2008, as a result of an accident. The Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be ...

IAM Statement: From Machinists Union Aerospace Coordinator Ron Eldridge

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The Machinists Union today is mourning the tragic accident that took the life of Jeff Hart, 45, who was struck and killed by a vehicle ...

Donations to the family of Jeff Hart

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We have received and have confirmed this notice from the Watson Funeral Home. We will post more information as it becomes available. Click o...
Sunday, August 17, 2008

A little Sunday Afternoon Music for Strikers

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To know where we're going, we have to remember where we came from. Stay strong, strikers, and be sure to be out bright and early tomorro...

Wichita Eagle Letter to the Editor

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From today's paper : Back strikers Wichitans should observe, understand and appreciate the efforts of the Machinists union to even the...
Saturday, August 16, 2008

From The Mailbag: Stay Strong From A Retired Boeing Member

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As a retired employee from Boeing, I want you Hawker union members to know that all the other IAM union locals are backing you 100%. You s...
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