tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462396968666447322011-04-21T15:28:59.288-05:00Machinists 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.IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comBlogger1131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-29446826412518465552008-08-29T16:16:00.001-05:002008-08-29T16:19:01.961-05:00

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. In the meantime if you need to visit a Doctor or fill a prescription you can keep the receipts and turn them into the insurance company for reimbursement. Or visit with your Doctor about waiting to turn in the bill till the insurance takes effect. Visit with

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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 can put your walking shoes away and enjoy your Union Negotiated Labor Day Weekend. We'll see you at work next week.Congratulations to our Members!!! You made the difference.

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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.

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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 from the Union can vote on the contract offer.

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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 begins at 10:00 am. Polls will stay open till 2:00 pm. Make sure to contact our members to let them know about today's developments so that they will know what is going on.

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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 midnight, we came to a tentative agreement with Hawker Beechcraft, pending your ratification. After 21 days of striking, we have gained important and substantial improvements over the company’s Last, Best and Final Offer we rejected. Your Negotiating Committee

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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 between Hawker Beechcraft and the Machinists Union. The Mediator has requested both the IAM Local Lodge 733 and 2328 negotiators and Hawker Beechcraft negotiators in Wichita, KS meet with him to explore options concerning the strike and negotiations. “The

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When: Thursday, August 21, 2008, 3 PMWhere: Byrd Building, 520 Byrd StreetWe will be gathering to share stories in memory of Jeff, and to discuss the tragedy of Monday morning. We are all dealing with the stress and emotions arising from this traumatic incident. This will help cope with the emotions, and deal with and recover from the tragedy’s aftereffects. Union EAP (Employee Assistance

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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 for everyone planning to attend. We're asking everyone to consider forming some car pools on your own, to attend the services. You can use Strike Headquarters if you wish to car pool from.Please dress appropriately for funeral services. Red strike t-shirts are

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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 Harts Funeral this Thursday August 21, 2008. View the flyer and if you can help please call Strike Headquarters at 681-1905.

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From today's Imail, the IAM electronic newsletter:Wichita Striker Killed in Auto AccidentPublic services and private remembrances are taking place in Wichita this week for Jeff Hart, a 45-year old father of two who died shortly after being struck by a vehicle early on Monday morning. A member of Local 733, Hart was on his way to join fellow Hawker Beechcraft workers for a rally in support of the

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

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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 and express your words of support to Brother Hart's children and family.It's a pretty classy thing for the Eagle to do.

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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.

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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 held 1:00 PM Thursday, at Countryside Christian Church, 1919 S. Rock Road. He is survived by his daughter, Rebekah (Aaron) Westerfield, of Wichita, son, Jared Hart, Manhattan, KS, father, Charles Hart, of Lawrence, KS, mother, Karla Amaro, of Wichita, brother

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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 early this morning while crossing Greenwich Blvd in East Wichita. A two-year IAM member, Mr. Hart was joining fellow Hawker Beechcraft workers to demonstrate solidarity and support for a fair contract. IAM members, including Mark Huckabee, a Leon, KS,

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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 on the image for large size.

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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 tomorrow morning for the Hands Across Hawker demonstration. Let's show them how strong we are!

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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 playing field for its members. As an aerospace engineer with 20 years of experience, half as a direct employee and half as a contractor, I can tell you with absolute conviction that the companies whose engineers are represented by a union would not have the

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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 stay STRONG and continue to trust in your negotiating committee. I've known Steve Rooney for years and he's damn good! Don't worry about how many people the company says has returned to work. It isn't "business as usual" by any stretch of the imagination.

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Click on graphic for large size. Be sure to be out in FORCE on Monday!

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Nail in the Fence"There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His Father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence. The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the next few weeks, as he learned to control his anger, the number of nails hammered daily gradually dwindled down. He discovered

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Hi brothers and sisters,I am so proud to be a union member I have been in a union for 8 years. I understand without union the company will do anything they want to do to us. I feel ashamed when I saw workers showing up to work and not supporting their union when the union is fighting for them. I realize that everyone has family and responsibilities such as paying bills etc., but if we don't

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KNS TV did a story yesterday on the Salina folks on strike. Here it is:Salina members say they appreciate the support they get from LL733, and they want everyone to know that the Wichita strikers have the FULL SUPPORT OF THE SALINA STRIKERS!The miles between us does nothing to diminish our Solidarity!

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Fox and Hounds, the bar and grill on 13th and Webb, yesterday brought chicken wings, pizza and chips to the 2nd shift crew at strike HQ. Here's a photo of DBR Steve Rooney with F&H Manager Tom Pala and server Anna Young. Fox and Hounds is a popular east-side hangout for IAM workers, and they strongly support our strike. We appreciate the support, and we won't forget!

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Brothers and sisters in Solidarity,We are here in the middle of week two of what could be a very long strike. There are many rumors flying around, and I believe everyone is desperate for some news on how it is going. I wish I had answers, but I will remind you of a few things that have happened so far and maybe a few facts that not everyone wants to remember.The "Company" keeps telling us that

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From KSN Monday:We know the local businesses are feeling the pinch of the strike, and we've gotten a lot of support from area businesses, and more coming in every day. Our support page is here.Poblano Mexican Grill, featured in the story, supports the strikers, and has posted our support sign in their window.To all the businesses that are supporting us, THANK YOU! We WILL remember your loyalty to

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Strikers, the rumors are coming quick and heavy. Some are that the company won't come back to the table for months. Some are that the company will be coming back VERY soon, and end the strike with a REAL offer.Other rumors are that the company has tried to restart negotiations, but the union refused.The truthfulness of the first two are undetermined, but the last one is flatly false. The IAM has

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Click on the flyer for large size.

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Strike Benefit Checks will be available for pickup starting Monday August 25th. Those with last names starting with A - L pick up times are from 9:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. Last names starting from M - Z pick up times are from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Anyone that can't pick up their check on Monday can pick their check up on Tuesday from Noon to 6:00 pm at the District 3830 S.

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Go to the story and video,For the do family, school starts Monday. Hai Do and his wife, Vanessa Nguyen stocked up on all their supplies a couple of weeks ago.Nguyen says, "We prepared before strike. We knew, we think maybe everybody strike so we prepared before to be ready."That's right, Do and Nguyen are both on strike from their machinists jobs at Hawker Beechcraft. "We did for the future of my

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There was an article in the Eagle today about the statement of "the amount of workers crossing the line has tripled" and "over 1,000 have crossed".Gotta take a look at those two statements. Who wants to bet they took the REAL number, and tripled it?The Eagle article, however, debunked the soaring statements of all the work that's getting done:It also delivered two aircraft to customers in the

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Machinists Blast Hawker Beechcraft for false claims on company website.Wichita, KS, August 11, 2008 – IAM leadership today countered false numbers posted on the Hawker Beechcraft negotiations website. The company website touted “well over 1,000 hourly employees are now working on our production lines and the numbers are growing every day.”“This is absolutely why we’re on strike,” said Union

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Please Patronize the business listed below now and after we return back to work. Be sure to thank them for support our striking members.Dr. Lawrence Trimmell (316)686-6663 will wave payment of fees till after our members return back to work.Knolla's Pizza - 50% offLooney Bin Comedy Club - Free Admission on SundayGolden Coral - Discount Food CouponsLizard Lounge - Discount Food and

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To all of those that have or are thinking about crossing that line....We are a family of 6 with one child that requires medication on a daily basis($300a month w/no ins.) and there is NO way my husband is crossing that line. He is NOT sitting at home doing neglected chores, he was out finding himself a temporary job! Learn to budget your money and you would be able to feed your family and

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I am deeply saddened and grieved that the negotiations resulted in a strike. Our family has endured nearly 10 years with the company. This is the fourth contract our family has been presented and the first strike we have experienced. In the past we have feared a strike because we did not want to bring about undue hardship upon ourselves. Today we are uniting together not only for ourselves,

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If a strike lasts more than two(2) weeks, benefit payments are paid commencing with the 3rd week. Strike benefits shall continue to be paid through the last day of the week in which the strike terminates.As of January 1, 2005 the IAM’s strike benefits are $150.00 per week.In your Negotiations Survival Guide on page 29 you will find the above information.Also in order to receive strike benefits we

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I completely support my husband's decision... we talked about it together before he voted. I read the paperwork over and did not feel the company was telling the truth... there were some things that were unclear. I shared this with him but did not suggest how he should vote. We prayed about it. The healthcare from the last contract has contributed to our financial difficulties... we

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As usual, Chris Frank doing a top-notch job.Go to KAKE TV for more info.

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After meeting with the President of the Union, I went to a BBQ with my husband. (He's in the union and walking PROUD!) When we got there, I was introduced to a lot of people. One of the people there was a scab. I was instantly upset. Here is this guy crossing the very line that my husband was picketing for that scabs rights too! The more this scab talked, however, the more excited I

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Big thanks to I.P. Thomas Buffenbarger for visiting the pickets in Wichita for a few hours. It's a great show of Solidarity from our International.Click on the pics for larger size, we're working on video, will be up this evening.Speaking at Strike H.Q.Walking with ADBR Rita RogersWalking picket on a hot August day!With KAKE TV's Chris Frank

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Experts weigh in - and they say the union is solidly behind the contract. It was a message to Hawker Beechcraft - listen to the people!

IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-73370681176082066752008-08-06T10:12:00.001-05:002008-08-06T11:19:04.167-05:00

The 733 Mailbag is growing quickly. Check it out, and if you've got something to say, send it in to the Communicator. We'll be printing a selection of the mail received. We're also getting support letters from your fellow union members around the country. Let's hear from you!

IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-14476209840549370352008-08-06T09:28:00.003-05:002008-08-06T11:24:25.839-05:00

From the Wichita Eagle this morning: Hawker Beechcraft recorded an increase in orders, sales and earnings for the second quarter of 2008 compared to a year ago, the company said Tuesday. Earnings were released on the second day of a work stoppage by 4,700 Hawker Beechcraft hourly workers in Wichita and about 500 in Salina. The workers, represented by the Machinists union, voted overwhelmingly

IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-45628399698722167792008-08-06T07:09:00.000-05:002008-08-06T07:11:01.725-05:00

I think our membership needs to know that planes are not being built. I know the company says they are, but I talked to a man inside that is a non-barging employee today. He says there are a few scabs that have crossed but there are no planes being built. I think a little encouragement is needed for the ones on the out side looking in. We need to know that if we stick together we will

D70 Communicatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03879625110578497282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-56017588067128027992008-08-06T06:50:00.002-05:002008-08-06T06:52:53.996-05:00

IAM International President R. Thomas Buffenbarger will be in Wichita today at 1:30 P.M. to visit Strike H.Q. and the picket lines. Come by to speak to our International President!

IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-24173487950556292732008-08-06T06:34:00.000-05:002008-08-06T07:35:43.605-05:00

Hawker spouse here!! Just wanted to let you know that we have located aDr. that will do sports physicals for school for $20.00. That's not aco-pay; it's just $20.00.Dr. Patrick Carmen517 StateAugusta316-775-5661Just wanted to share this info!! My daughter was panicking that she mightget to play volleyball. This Dr. is a chiropractor, but I was referred tohim by the school district.Angie

D70 Communicatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03879625110578497282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-45469573336380004232008-08-05T19:50:00.002-05:002008-08-05T19:53:28.163-05:00

Bill Ralls former Boeing Union member today Tuesday 8-5-08 stopped by District 70 and dropped off 12 boxes of bagels for our striking members. Each box contained 10 packages of 6 bagels each.Thank you BillFrom the members of LL733.

D70 Communicatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03879625110578497282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-10307992853566024522008-08-05T16:37:00.003-05:002008-08-05T16:41:09.035-05:00

If any of our members is in need of a Dentist while we are on strike.Please visit --Dr. Lawrence Trimmell(316)686-6663He will wave payment of fees until after the members return to work.East Office:8118 E. DouglasSuite 105Contact his secretary -- Dorothy

D70 Communicatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03879625110578497282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-69912489875630943482008-08-05T14:12:00.002-05:002008-08-05T16:41:16.411-05:00

From today's Eagle article:The strike doesn't affect non-union workers, who must show up for work.This does NOT mean members of the bargaining unit that aren't members. That meant the management, office and engineering staff.ALL workers covered by the contract has the RIGHT under the law to honor the picket lines, without repercussion from the company.Remember, Hawker Beechcraft will put out as

IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-28385617318643628762008-08-05T12:09:00.001-05:002008-08-05T12:10:43.073-05:00

The phone number to contact Strike Headquarters is 681-1905.

D70 Communicatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03879625110578497282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-47484336174749447782008-08-05T10:12:00.002-05:002008-08-05T10:26:05.672-05:00

From the Wichita Eagle:Hawker Beechcraft reported increased orders, improved sales and higher earnings during the second quarter compared to the same period in 2007.They probably didn't want you to see this before you voted on the contract...

IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-46925972142028464182008-08-05T07:01:00.002-05:002008-08-05T07:07:13.040-05:00

HBC Management continues to say they have plans to keep delivering airplanes, they just don't tell anyone WHAT they are... Reporters are asking, but they won't say.Here's what the Wichita Eagle has to say this morning:Company impactBecause Hawker Beechcraft has a record backlog of orders, the strike is "coming at a bad time," said Teal Group analyst Richard Aboulafia."That sounds like an instant

IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-24251506401317376352008-08-05T06:48:00.003-05:002008-08-05T06:56:24.886-05:00

...while we are Picking a Peck of Pickled Peppers???KAKE TV's Mike Ieun has always had a sense of humor, and this intro yesterday to the story was worth a giggle:Go to KAKE TV for more info.

IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-23266459647250273032008-08-04T18:23:00.002-05:002008-08-05T06:59:04.772-05:00

Be sure to visit KSN's news page for more info.

IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-11107629091378631282008-08-04T16:46:00.003-05:002008-08-04T16:50:29.724-05:00

Be careful out there, strikers. Keep two words in mind:Water.Sunscreen.It's waaaay hot, folks. Take care of yourselves, and don't get overheated. Stay safe, and we'll win this strike!

IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-6749322615907091562008-08-04T15:34:00.002-05:002008-08-04T15:53:22.071-05:00

Below are some important links on LL733's website.LL733Strike CentralInformation on COBRACommitteesPicket JobsKitchenFoodMail BagIs an area where you can send an e-mail to the webmaster for your Local Lodge Website with your thoughts and comments concerning our Strike. The e-mails will be reviewed prior to posting for content.

D70 Communicatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03879625110578497282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-7360872360073589122008-08-04T08:30:00.001-05:002008-08-04T08:32:30.119-05:00

Go to kake.com for more.

IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-26485008261859038402008-08-03T19:59:00.002-05:002008-08-04T13:39:38.719-05:00

The Strike HQ is now open, 24 hours a day until the strike is over. As soon as a phone is set up at Strike HQ we will post the number.

IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-55074434114647607152008-08-03T18:06:00.002-05:002008-08-03T18:10:49.813-05:00

As the contract expires at midnight tonight, the contract is no longer in effect. Anyone in the bargaining unit who crosses the picket line and goes to work can be fired for any reason or no reason at all, and that termination will be permanent, with no possibility of a grievance or any other way to reverse it. You have NO job protections when you cross the line. Every strike, the management will

IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-88088826825609470452008-08-03T14:49:00.003-05:002008-08-03T14:58:18.915-05:00

Lots of coverage on all three stations in Wichita, here's KAKE TV's:Go to KAKE TV for more!

IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-7652751101582519742008-08-03T14:20:00.001-05:002008-08-03T14:24:04.709-05:00

From the great Billy Bragg... There is Power in the Union!

IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-81704112457808116682008-08-03T12:34:00.000-05:002008-08-03T12:37:15.854-05:00

Strike Headquarters will be open today Sunday August 3rd starting at 6:00 pm.Strike Headquarters is located at300 S. GreenwichSuite 171

D70 Communicatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03879625110578497282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-32697036343694295192008-08-02T14:54:00.001-05:002008-12-11T14:49:28.191-06:00

STRIKE!!! STRIKE!!! STRIKE!!! STRIKE!!!Union Members from LL733 and LL2328 have spoken! And have spoken in a big way.90% to REJECT the contract.89% to STRIKE.HBC ManagementCAN YOU HEAR US NOW?????

D70 Communicatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03879625110578497282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-38348025894482948422008-08-02T14:06:00.000-05:002008-08-02T17:48:36.282-05:00

Machinists at Hawker Beechcraft Vote to Strike August 02, 2008 - Picket lines will go up at 12:01 am on Monday, August 4, 2008, at Hawker Beechcraft in Wichita and Salina, KS, after IAM members in both locations voted overwhelmingly to reject the company’s offer and to strike the plane maker. The IAM represents nearly 5,000 aircraft assemblers and production workers at Hawker Beechcraft in

D70 Communicatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03879625110578497282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-11899846530039355482008-08-01T19:57:00.000-05:002008-12-11T14:49:28.332-06:00

D70 Communicatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03879625110578497282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-79450612023294778672008-08-01T19:55:00.000-05:002008-12-11T14:49:28.523-06:00

D70 Communicatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03879625110578497282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-20188230160596180702008-08-01T19:49:00.000-05:002008-12-11T14:49:28.649-06:00

D70 Communicatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03879625110578497282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-68992713074695462832008-08-01T19:47:00.000-05:002008-12-11T14:49:28.790-06:00

D70 Communicatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03879625110578497282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-55329580280799022142008-08-01T14:53:00.000-05:002008-08-01T19:55:04.669-05:00

D70 Communicatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03879625110578497282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-15217969458308950832008-07-31T23:56:00.000-05:002008-08-01T09:07:38.645-05:00

Full Summary of the Last and Final offer.Click here (.pdf file).UPDATE: The Summary has been updated, with a cover page and holiday schedule.

IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-62942290239246460912008-07-31T16:01:00.000-05:002008-07-31T16:02:26.929-05:00

The IAM is filing Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charges with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) over Hawker Beechcraft’s distribution of the company’s contract proposal that prominently displayed the IAM logo, implying union endorsement of the offer. “We’re prepared to work closely with any company that deals honestly with us and respects its workforce,” declared IAM President

D70 Communicatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03879625110578497282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-24778530618655468682008-07-31T15:43:00.000-05:002008-12-11T14:49:29.034-06:00

D70 Communicatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03879625110578497282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-19209613523263010732008-07-31T11:43:00.000-05:002008-12-11T14:49:29.348-06:00

D70 Communicatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03879625110578497282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-34959764940675494902008-07-30T21:18:00.001-05:002008-07-30T21:18:51.210-05:00

IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-80112404821187935162008-07-30T21:14:00.000-05:002008-07-30T21:16:49.791-05:00

The Union received the last, best and final offer from the company tonight. Your Union Negotiators recommend to reject the offer, and to strike. We will have a short synopsis posted soon.The Negotiating Team is very tired, having been up for two days. We will be getting some sleep and will be communicating with you in the morning.

IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-36492917890008099642008-07-30T12:51:00.000-05:002008-07-30T13:05:22.881-05:00

View the video posted on KAKE's website with our members at Tuesday's Rally.

D70 Communicatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03879625110578497282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-56596051676264066512008-07-30T10:04:00.000-05:002008-07-30T10:11:58.501-05:00

After an all-night session, we aren't any closer. The Union proposed a health insurance plan that would save $11 Million for the Company.They said NO! Still on the table from the company: Only 5 days ETO every year for anyone hired after August 2008. Downgrades for Material Handlers and Material ClerksThe company wants to force the Universal Job Codes - sheet metal and machine shop. The Union

IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-7489920635384290902008-07-28T22:06:00.001-05:002008-07-28T22:07:00.163-05:00

IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-7101709078297185092008-07-28T22:02:00.000-05:002008-07-28T22:05:23.941-05:00

Today is July 28th, and we finally met with the whole negotiating committee at 8:30 p.m. At this time the Company made their first pass on wages, pensions and holidays.To give you an example of how far off they are, they only offered $1.00 per year increase in pension. This pass did not have a medical proposal in it. They say they are still working on it.We have a long way to go and a short time

IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-19502170830713596832008-07-28T10:33:00.000-05:002008-12-11T14:49:29.620-06:00

We're planning a rally tomorrow at strike HQ. Make sure to attend, and bring your family if you can. It's VERY important that EVERYONE turns out! Click on the flyer for larger, and click here for the .pdf.

IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-1918353852423887182008-07-28T10:18:00.001-05:002008-12-11T14:49:29.790-06:00

For full distribution. Click on pic for larger size, or click here for .pdf.

IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-81397965748395533352008-07-28T09:56:00.000-05:002008-12-11T14:49:31.620-06:00

Thanks to our Salina members, who sent the Negotiating Committee this petition of support, with 323 signatures! Your Committee thanks you for the support!You can click on all the images for a large size.

IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-19705963238651531672008-07-26T18:08:00.000-05:002008-07-26T18:11:27.051-05:00

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D70 Communicatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03879625110578497282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-28345162887617110172008-07-26T16:18:00.000-05:002008-12-11T14:49:32.142-06:00

HBC posted several graphs yesterday concerning "HBC versus Cessna". Of course, the whole post was a complete insult to every hourly worker at Hawker Beechcraft. Look at this graph, and think about it, and the mindset they had to have to not only come up with it, then to publicly post it.They say: Cessna's profit per employee is four (4) times that of HBCWhat they are saying is that they hold us

IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-49527074797516631742008-07-26T09:31:00.000-05:002008-07-27T20:32:40.405-05:00

Today is July 26, 2008, and we are still meeting with the Company on Hours of Work and Overtime.Do not be misled by the Company’s web page into thinking that those hours have been agreed too. Nothing on hours of work or overtime has been signed.Also on their web page the company states that Cessna employees generate $51K more profit per employee than HBC. Could it be that hiring 18

Your Negotiating Committeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04704917797239434433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-22817708034523251782008-07-25T10:04:00.000-05:002008-12-11T14:49:32.791-06:00

Here's the flyers for the last several days. Click picture for large size. Click here for .pdfClick picture for large size. Click here for .pdfClick picture for large size. Click here for .pdf

IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-61150201307390361442008-07-24T18:07:00.000-05:002008-07-24T18:08:55.045-05:00

Today is July 24th, and we met with the Company and their consultants on retirement.The Consultants gave us a presentation on how the IAM Pension compares to our present retirement. According to them our plan at 44 is better than having the IAM Pension, which Spirit has at $60.00. Then they went on to show us where our pension at $44.00 is actually better than Cessna which gets $55.00. No

Your Negotiating Committeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04704917797239434433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-62956818917167400822008-07-24T15:07:00.000-05:002008-07-24T15:13:37.295-05:00

Our health care problem isn't just in Wichita, the workers in Salina are having the same problems. HBC negotiators say "very few complaints are registered" about the current insurance. It simply isn't the case, as listening to IAM members will attest. It's time to let your supervisor know that the current health care and costs simply isn't acceptable.

IAM Yeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483178636127377180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-50942336067742119672008-07-24T08:39:00.000-05:002008-07-24T08:41:11.783-05:00

Today is July 24th, late yesterday the Company gave us back their revised proposals on Hours of Work and Overtime as well as Attendance. While there was some movement on the hours of work, they still want the ability to require you for overtime on the alternative work weeks, as well as eliminating premium pay.The Company still feels that you have no problem with the attendance policy and shows

Your Negotiating Committeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04704917797239434433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246239696866644732.post-11080656023057682012008-07-23T17:50:00.000-05:002008-07-23T17:51:54.548-05:00

IAM members speak out about health care issues at Hawker Beechcraft.

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