Machinists Union Approves New Bombardier Contract
Associtated Press - Sun 10:19 AM 11/11/2012
Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers approved a five-year contract with Bombardier Learjet on Saturday, putting an end to the month-long walkout.
Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers approved a five-year contract with Bombardier Learjet on Saturday, putting an end to the month-long walkout.
The workers could return to the Wichita plant as soon as Monday.
Bombardier spokeswoman Peggy Gross said the new deal received about 70 percent support from the union members who voted Saturday. The union, which represents about 825 workers, had recommended Friday that members support the contract.
The agreement was reached Thursday with the help of federal mediators.
In 2006, machinists were on strike for three weeks in the first work stoppage in the plant's history.
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