Lockheed, union agree to new contract vote

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By DAVE HIRSCHMAN
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 03/13/05

Striking union workers and Lockheed Martin concluded two days of weekend negotiations Sunday with an agreement for the union to put a new contract to a membership vote.

Machinists at Lockheed have been on strike since March 8 over a dispute over pay and benefits. <snip>

Local 709 officials were unavailable late Sunday. Union bylaws usually require 72 hours notice before a contract ratification vote, but the union may be able to move faster this time.

The 2,800-member International Association of Machinists Local 709 in Marietta rejected a tentative contract agreement Feb. 27 that promised 10 percent wage increases over three years and $1,500 signing bonuses — but it also would have raised health care and retirement insurance premiums. The ongoing strike is the second walkout in three years at the Cobb County defense plant that produces F/A-22 Raptor fighters and C-130J Hercules transports. <snip>

http://www.ajc.com/news/content/business/0305/13lockheed.html

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1. Lockheed union members approve new contract

MARIETTA - The machinists union on strike for a week at the Lockheed Martin plant in Marietta will return to work after approving a new contract Tuesday. <snip>

http://www.accessnorthga.com/news/hall/newfullstory.asp?ID=90336