IAM Union Members at IKEA Perryville to Enter Federal Mediation as Strike Continues

Approximately 320 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local I460, District 4, working at the IKEA Distribution Center in Perryville, Maryland, remain on strike for a fair contract after overwhelmingly rejecting the company’s latest proposal on Nov. 14, 2024.

In a new development, IAM and IKEA will meet with a federal mediator on Thursday, Nov. 21, and Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, to resolve the dispute and reach a fair agreement.

IAM Local I460 members began their strike at midnight on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, following a vote to reject IKEA’s proposed contract. The members are seeking fair wages and seniority protections, which they argue are essential to ensuring a just and respectful workplace.

IAM Local I460 members are on the picket line outside the IKEA Distribution Center in Perryville. 

Critical issues in the dispute include:

• Wages: IAM Local I460 members seek wages that keep pace with the cost of living and reflect their contributions to IKEA’s success.
• Seniority: IAM Local I460 members want to protect seniority rights to ensure fair treatment and prevent favoritism. 

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