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CALVERT CITY, Ky., Nov. 1, 2024 – Approximately 174 members of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 2781 (District 1888) at Westlake Vinyls in Calvert City, Ky., began a strike against the employer at midnight on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.
On Wednesday, Oct. 30, members voted overwhelmingly against the company’s proposed contract and to commence a strike. IAM Local 2781 represents chemical and maintenance operators at the facility.
The IAM Union released the following statement:
“IAM Local 2781 members at Westlake Vinyls are skilled, dedicated workers who have sacrificed for years to make this company successful. We are simply demanding a fair contract that compensates our members fairly for their work. The IAM will provide all resources necessary to obtain a contract that is in the best interests our membership, their families and the Calvert City community.”
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is one of North America’s largest and most diverse industrial trade unions, representing approximately 600,000 active and retired members in the aerospace, defense, airlines, railroad, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries.
