Why is the IAM involved in politics? Politics affects everything about our lives. Legislation enacted and decisions made by elected officials impact our work lives and the ability of our union to fight for better pay and benefits for our families. There is a direct link between the ballot box and our economic and workplace […]
On Friday, September 18, 2020 the brothers and sisters of Local 389 voted to ratify the total tentative agreement with Solar Turbines. Congratulations to the hard working members on your new contract. Thank you to all the members that came out to vote. Your support and participation is what makes our union what it is […]
Negotiations between International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 389 and Solar Turbines have closed with a total tentative agreement reached. The membership must now vote to approve or reject the agreement with a vote. The vote is scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2020 at the Kearny Mesa Hall (5150 Kearny Mesa Rd., San […]
Your bargaining committee and the company completed week three of bargaining on Friday, September 11. While progress has been made, there are still proposals on the table. It has been a long and grueling process that your negotiators have committed 100% of their time and energy to bring you a fair contract. On Thursday […]
Congratulations to our sisters and brothers at General Dynamics Nassco for successfully negotiating their new contracts! Click the links below to download the new contracts. Click here to download the 2020-2023 Machinists CBA Click here to download the 2020-2023 Electricians CBA
The Local 389 membership voted whether or not to approve strike sanction for the 2020 Solar Turbines contract negotiations on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. The strike sanction vote is scheduled as a “preliminary strike vote”. It grants the bargaining unit the authority to strike when a labor dispute exists and provides us with the international’s […]
Solar Turbines and CAT have not offered anything to the bargaining unit yet in negotiations. Get the word out and speak to your supervisors telling them you demand respect. Your work is what makes the company profitable. No wage guarantees, no caps on insurance, elimination of ADD insurance, elimination of non-elective 401(k) contribution and more […]
Sisters, Brothers and Friends of the IAM, For all the changes and hardship 2020 has brought upon us, I know one thing will remain the same—working people like us, the men and women who make North America move—will be offered thanks this Labor Day weekend. And while I am indeed incredibly grateful for all the […]
Solar Turbines has indicated there will be no guaranteed wage increases for the next five years. Wage increases, if any, will be performance based ONLY. Let your supervisors know how disappointed you are.
Election results are in for the September 2 vote for the apprenticeship committee master machinist position. Congratulations to Will Jepsen on your win. Special thanks to all of the nominees for running for the position and exercising your union rights.