The solidarity was strong on the picket line as IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Cicinelli joined striking members of IAM Local 701 outside Arrow Gear in Downers Grove, Ill.
Local 701 members walked off the job May 5 to demand fair wages, affordable healthcare, and a contract that respects their work and dedication. Arrow Gear workers play a critical role in the aerospace and defense supply chain, and their skills and contributions deserve to be recognized at the bargaining table.
“The members at Arrow Gear are standing up not just for themselves, but for all workers, especially in this industry,” said Cicinelli. “Their fight is our fight, and they have the support of the Midwest Territory and the entire IAM. We will not back down until they get the fair contract they’ve earned – one day longer, one day stronger.”
Local 701 has made clear that the company’s proposals fall short of what these members need to support their families and protect their futures. The presence of GVP Cicinelli on the line is a strong show of support from the broader IAM Union—and a clear message to the company that the union stands united.
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