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The Air Capital
Wichita, KS. is the Air Capital of the World. General Aviation was founded here, with legendary Companies such as Cessna, Stearman and Travel Air.
Wartime
The IAM grew with Wichita. District Lodge 70 was chartered in 1942, and the union workforce helped win World War II at the Bomber Plant in Southeast Wichita, with thousands of Rosie the Riveters working around the clock.
Peacetime
With the end of the war, Boeing made airliners in Wichita, and general aviation took off, and Wichita continued to boom with Cessna, Beechcraft, and in the sixties, Learjet started production in Wichita.
The Union Advantage
With tens of thousands of unionized workers in Wichita earning high paychecks and good benefits, Wichita prospered. Aircraft workers spent their money at local merchants, fueling the local economy and fed the tax base, so Wichita could have god schools and Police and Fire protection.
Hard Bargaining
Aviation companies pull money from around the world, and the paychecks for workers are how the money from the companies benefits the local community. The IAM bargains hard to make sure Wichita gets its cut, and the strikes occur from time to time are a benefit to the community in the long run.
The Greatest Aerospace Workers In The World
Wichita has a history of aerospace manufacturing clear back to the beginning of the industry. Wichita aircraft workers are multi-generational, with the craftsmanship passed down through three and four generations. Most aircraft workers have grandfathers or grandmothers who worked in the plants.
Highly Skilled Workforce
Aircraft is in the blood of Wichita Machinists members. The skills and knowledge are passed down through the generations in and out of the factories, but pride is the most important factor that makes Wichita great.
Skills For The Future
The Machinists Union doesn’t just bargain for pay and benefits. We look to the future, and realize that a highly-skilled workforce is important to keep jobs in Wichita. So, we bargain with the companies for increased skills training, and lobbied and worked with the local government and the companies to help create the National Center for Aviation Training in Wichita.
The Last Great American Industry
As corporations climb on the outsourcing bandwagon, so many of our industry have left our shores. The aerospace industry is the last one where America still leads on innovation and quality. The Machinists Union bargains with our companies and lobbies our government, both local and national, to keep the industry in America – and Wichita.
Breaking New Ground
The IAM in 2010 negotiated a ground-breaking partnership contract with Spirit AeroSystems that guaranteed that all jobs remained in Wichita for the 10 years of the contract. The IAM tries to put job guarantees into our contracts, and lobbies the government to include job guarantees in government assistance.
Support Our Community
The Machinists Union and its members support the AFL-CIO and United Way partnership, giving millions of dollars every year, volunteering for charity, and being there when disaster hits, such as tornadoes and storms. The IAM is there when our community needs us.
Wichita Strong, Wichita Proud
The Machinists Union has been an important part of Wichita for decades, and we’re here to make sure the aerospace industry stays in Wichita and Wichita remains the Air Capital of the World.
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS 24TH ANNUAL NATIONAL FOOD DRIVE
SATURDAY May 9, 2015
If you would like to volunteer please contact:
Mario Cervantes
AFL-CIO Community Services Liaison
United Way of the Plains
316-267-1321 ext. 4209
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Groups and individual Volunteer opportunities available
Children 12 years and older welcomed to help with an adult
GREAT PROJECT FOR YOUR COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEES!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT 7 POST OFFICE LOCATIONS IN WICHITA
There is a location near YOU!
In Solidarity,
Mario Cervantes
AFL-CIO Community Services Liaison
Department of Labor Participation
United Way of the Plains
| Spring break can be a meaningful time for teens during
United Way's Youth Days of Caring
it’s time to make plans for spring break. For families not heading off to the ski
slopes or the beach, it's a great time for teens to have a meaningful
experience volunteering. United Way's 22nd annual Youth Days of Caring provides
just that for middle school and high school students.
Teens can pick from more than 54 volunteer projects at 36 local nonprofits
throughout the week of Mar. 16 - 20 across the Wichita metro area. Projects
include distributing food, painting, visiting with senior citizens, sorting
clothing, making cookies, trimming trees, spring cleaning and more. All
participants will receive a free United Way Youth Days of Caring T-shirt.
"Volunteering is a fundamental part of being an American." said Patrick J. Hanrahan,
United Way of the Plains president. "We want to instill that sense of
worth in our young people along with the satisfaction derived from helping
others."
Register online at United Way of the Plains
Those without computer access can call 2-1-1 (United Way's 24-hour information
phone line). Students register for volunteer projects on a
first-come-first-served basis; minimum age 12, depending on the project. Sign-up
ends March 10.
| Prairie Land Foods March 2015 Menu is now available.
PLF is a food buying group that specializes in bringing you the best quality food at unbelievable prices. Thousands of people save money by stretching their grocery money. If you haven’t tried PLF now would be a good time to experience the great food products at a cost savings.
| The Wichita Business Journal is taking a poll. Who's your most admired CEO in the nonprofit sector?
Please consider voting for Pat Hanrahan, President/CEO of United Way of the Plains. Takes only a second or two to VOTE! If you click on the Vote “TAB’ and it doesn’t register the first-time just try again as it took me two times to VOTE!
Pat Hanrahan has been a great supporter of the AFL-CIO and United Way Partnership (FOR OVER 30 YEARS), he understands the work we do in community service is important to the overall success of our UNION PARTNERSIP with UNITED WAY!
PLEASE CONSIDER taking a second to VOTE – Link below:
Mario Cervantes
AFL-CIO Community Services Liaison
Department of Labor Participation
| Know someone who could use help getting their taxes filed this year for free? A neighbor, a co-worker or you? People with low to moderate income can get their taxes prepared by volunteers who are trained and certified by the IRS. The BE$T Coalition of South Central Kansas makes this program available and is coordinated by United Way. Dial 2-1-1 for locations and to set up an appointment.
| Local Lodge 774's 10th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting Guide Dogs of America.
April 25th, 2015
Sand Creek Station Golf Course
View the flyer for all the information to get registered to play or become a sponsor for this wonderful yearly event. Play golf, have fun while benefiting a great cause.
Get signed up today.