Be Prepared: Negotiations Survival Handbook

This handbook, will explain how the negotiation process works. You will also learn about your role in the negotiations process, what you, as a member, can do to help. There is also a section in this handbook to help you cope with the pressures and anxiety that we all experience during contract time. This handbook …

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Breaking Down Proposed Takeaways

Union Counters economic takeaways proposed by Lockheed Martin. Let’s break down the company proposals and our specific counters. Proposed Mandatory Overtime… Union has proposed maintaining the current contract language of overtime after 8, double time on Sundays, andNO MANDATORY OVERTIME. Bargaining Unit Work… Lockheed wants to allow other employees to come into YOUR facility and …

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Contract Ratification Vote

Contract ratification vote information – Please remember to bring your IAM Membership book/card stamped at least through April 2026. We will not be able to stamp your book/card at the vote.

Are You Getting The Right Information?

Your negotiating team and staff of District 776 only use the approved official channels for messaging. If IT isn’t here, it’s not OFFICIAL! Be cautious about misleading and inaccurate information!

Lockheed Firefighters Unit follows Suit With Proposed Takeaways

The Company maintains that the unit has a performance quality issue for individuals designated as drivers. The following takeaways have been proposed by the company: Deletion of the 42.5 hour work week for Fire Inspectors. Inspectors would suffer a reduction in pay year one as currently proposed. Employees will no longer receive 16 hours of …

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IAM District 776 Members at Lockheed Martin Deserve More Than Concessionary Bargaining

Currently, Lockheed Martin has made the following proposals, which, according to their May 19th negotiation update, balance “the concerns and interests” of our IAM bargaining unit. Your elected negotiating committee doesn’t believe this concessionary offer reflects the skills, dedication, and quality this membership provides to the F-35 program year after year. District 776, please join …

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