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IAM Local SC-711 negotiating committee recently gathered at the IAM William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, Md., to prepare for upcoming contract negotiations with M1 Support Services and its subcontractors, for the Nellis Aircraft Maintenance and Support Services Program at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas.
The contract covers more than 600 workers and spans 29 specialties from aircraft mechanics to librarians.
Negotiations are set to begin in August 2025, as the existing contract will expire on Oct. 31, 2025.
“We stand solidly with IAM Local SC-711 negotiating team,” said IAM Western Territory General Vice President Robert “Bobby” Martinez. “They’ve built the knowledge and unity needed this week to fight for a contract that reflects the value our members bring to M1 Support Services.”
The week-long negotiation preparation program provided comprehensive training in drafting contract language, presenting proposals, analyzing the company’s strengths and weaknesses, and identifying a wide range of strategic tactics to build solidarity in the bargaining unit.
“The time spent during preparations allowed the negotiating committee to lay the groundwork for a powerful contract proposal,” said IAM Western Territory International Representative Paul Shepherd. “The committee’s dedication was evident every step of the way. We are more prepared than ever to advocate fiercely for our members.”
“Time at the Winpisinger Center helps us build the strategy and expertise needed to secure real results for the membership,” said IAM Local SC-711 President Kelvin Finkley.
IAM Local SC-711 became an independent local in 2016. Originally, the group was part of an amalgamated local more than 25 miles from their base. However, members quickly recognized that they could better represent their interests, increase participation in meetings, and grow their ranks by forming their own local. With determination, they turned that vision into a reality.
