UAW Members at GE Aerospace Approve New Contract

About 640 UAW Local 647 members at GE Aerospace voted 82% in favor of ratifying a new, five-year contract that includes money to offset increases in health care, strong job security, and more time off.  

CINCINNATI—After an intense three weeks on strike, the picket lines in Evendale, OH and Erlanger, KY are winding down as UAW Local 647 members at GE Aerospace voted by 82% to approve a new five-year contract today.  

“Together we stood like David against Goliath—shoulder to shoulder against a billion-dollar company, refusing to be treated as just numbers,” said UAW Local 647 President Brian Strunk. “We secured job security, more time with our families, and money to offset health care costs.” 

The deal delivers significant gains for UAW Local 647 members, including:  

• Minimum workforce guarantees to protect jobs
• Payments to offset health care cost increases
• Additional personal time and vacation time 

“I’d like to congratulate the 600 plus UAW Local 647 members at GE Aerospace for standing up and using your collective strength,” said UAW Region 2B Director Dave Green. “For over three weeks, across Erlanger and Evendale, you never wavered. Your grit, resilience—and, of course, your solidarity—showed a multi-billion dollar company what power really looks like.” 

The newly ratified agreement is effective September 15 and expires September 15, 2030.  

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