Approximately 3,000 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) at McGee Air Services have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. The vote took place on August 14 and covers workers in Seattle, Paine Field, Portland, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Los Angeles, and Phoenix.
The newly approved five-year contract provides wage increases of at least 5.6% for all covered employees across all steps and locations. This increase includes the contractual CPI-U raise. All active employees or those on leave as of the ratification date will receive a bonus based on their years of service.
Additional provisions in the agreement include new rules requiring a minimum of four work shift bids per year with selection by seniority, higher personal time off accrual rates with the maximum reached after four years of service, overtime protections including mandatory overtime limitations, and enhanced protections regarding uniforms and personal protective equipment. The contract also states there are no concessions or givebacks from previous agreements.
Richie Johnsen, IAM Air Transport Territory General Vice President said: “The IAM continues to negotiate industry-leading agreements that are fundamentally changing the landscape of the entire airline industry. By continuing to win contracts that push wages and job security to new heights, we are lifting every worker and community that makes the world move.”
John M. Coveny Jr., President and Directing General Chair of IAM District 142 added: “IAM members are the people who make McGee run every single day. This agreement is a testament to our negotiating committee and the dedication of our skilled membership.”
Edison Fraser, IAM Air Transport Territory Chief of Staff commented: “Our members on the ground are part of the gears that keep McGee Air Services and their customers running at a high level. Alaska Airlines, McGee’s biggest customer, is consistently rated as one of the best in customer satisfaction, and the workers who make that happen deserve to be included in that success.”
Tom Regan, IAM Special Assistant to the International President stated: “Every worker deserves to be compensated fairly for their labor. Our negotiating committee showed up ready to achieve the wage and benefit increases along with other premium increases that our members deserve – and they have delivered. These increases at McGee are great news for the entire airline ramp worker industry.”
The contract will remain in effect until 2029.
