WICHITA, Kan., July 26, 2025 – Nearly 500 members of IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Local 639 (District 70) in Wichita, Kan., have voted to ratify a strong four-year labor agreement with Bombardier.
Contract highlights include:
- Annual general wage increases of 4%, 3%, 3%, and 5%.
- Retirement Security: Employer increase in pension contributions from $59 to $66 per year of service.
- Pay Equity: A $3 per hour premium pay for some employees will now be for all employees.
- A $1.25 hourly airframe premium and a $1.25 hourly powerplant premium, for a total of $2.50 per hour.
“Wichita is unique with its skilled labor force, which contributes significantly to general aviation,” said IAM Southern Territory General Vice President Craig Martin. “Our members at Bombardier are part of that workforce and earned an agreement commensurate with their contributions. We are incredibly proud of their dedication.”
Opening this round of negotiations on June 23, the committee worked to ink a deal that addressed the members’ concerns while remaining competitive among the other aerospace firms in the city.
“Our members at Local 639 always work to ensure that they receive what is due to them,” said IAM District 70 Directing Business Representative Lisa Whitley. “This year’s negotiations are no different. This negotiating team took charge and presented a solid agreement to the membership for their consideration and ratification.”
“We represent the best in class in aerospace in Wichita,” said IAM International President Brian Bryant. “This contract represents our membership’s hard work and dedication to their craft. Congrats to Local 639 members on a job well done.”
The agreement takes effect on Monday, July 28 and expires in 2029.
The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) is one of North America’s largest and most diverse industrial trade unions, representing approximately 600,000 active and retired members in the aerospace, defense, airlines, railroad, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries across the United States and Canada.
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