April 17, 2007
The good wages, benefits and secure pension in the Local 701 standard automotive agreement are what helped organize new members at Napelton's Northwestern Hyundai in Chicago, IL. Local 701 represents automotive professionals under the standard agreement throughout the Chicago area.
In Kansas City, MO, Local 778 signed up nine auto technicians at Westfall-Odell Motors in Excelsior Springs. The local represents auto technicians in Kansas City and the surrounding area. "Congratulations to organizer Howard Brown for another win," said DBR Joe Capra. "He is doing a great job."
District 8 in Chicago, IL filled out the hat trick with an organizing win at Ryder Transportation Services in LaSalle, bringing five new members into the IAM. "Our new members were looking for an IAM contract that would guarantee the wages, benefits and working conditions they deserve," said Business Representative Joe Nuske.
"We have had a good start to 2007 with a series of organizing wins and new contracts due to the hard work and dedication of our Territory staff, District and Local Lodges," said Midwest Territory GVP Phil Gruber.
