Members of the IAM Local 62A negotiating committee recently completed intensive contract negotiation preparation training at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center, strengthening their skills and strategy as they prepare for upcoming negotiations with Collins Aerospace in Cheshire, Conn.
The committee participated in the Winpisinger Center’s Negotiation Preparation for Bargaining Committees program, a specialized training designed to equip IAM bargaining teams with the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to secure strong contracts for members.
Through the program, the negotiating team received hands-on instruction in bargaining strategy, contract campaign planning, legal considerations, and member engagement tactics. The training focused on helping committee members effectively represent the interests of their fellow IAM members and build the leverage necessary to achieve meaningful gains at the bargaining table.
“Our members deserve a contract that reflects the tremendous value they bring to Collins Aerospace every day,” said IAM International President Brian Bryant. “By investing in education and preparation, this bargaining committee is putting itself in the strongest possible position to fight for the wages, benefits, and workplace protections our members have earned.”
As negotiations approach, IAM Local 62A members are focused on securing improvements that recognize the contributions of the highly skilled workforce that helps drive the company’s success. Committee members worked closely with Winpisinger Center instructors, IAM Strategic Resources, Communications, and more to develop bargaining goals and contract campaign strategies tailored to the challenges and opportunities ahead.
“The Winpisinger Center continues to be one of the IAM’s greatest resources for building strong union leaders and successful bargaining committees,” said IAM Eastern Territory General Vice President David Sullivan. “The training Local 62A received will help ensure they enter negotiations united, prepared, and ready to advocate for every member they represent.”
The program also emphasized contract organizing techniques designed to keep members informed, engaged, and mobilized throughout the bargaining process. A strong, active membership remains one of the most powerful tools available to any negotiating committee.
“Preparation is critical to winning a strong agreement,” said IAM Resident General Vice President Jody Bennett. “The members of this negotiating committee have demonstrated their commitment to their coworkers by taking the time to sharpen their skills and strengthen their strategy. That dedication will serve them well when they sit down across the table from management.”
“Armed with new knowledge, practical experience, and a clear vision for their bargaining objectives, the IAM Local 62A negotiating committee is preparing to enter negotiations with professionalism, determination, and the full support of the IAM Union behind them,” said IAM Aerospace Coordinator Stephen Jordan.
“Our members at Collins Aerospace perform highly skilled work that is essential to the company’s success, and they deserve a contract that reflects that contribution,” said IAM District 26 Business Representative Dianna Koch. “The training provided at the Winpisinger Center gives our negotiating committee the tools, confidence, and strategic preparation needed to advocate effectively for our members. We are committed to securing an agreement that delivers meaningful improvements and protects the interests of the workforce for years to come.”
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