120 radio operators and field service technicians at RTX/Raytheon-owned ARINC have overwhelmingly ratified a strong three-year Teamsters agreement that delivers significant improvements in wages, benefits, and working conditions. The Teamsters contract includes more than a 20 percent increase in wages over the life of the agreement, annual pension benefit increases, and improved health care coverage. ARINC Teamsters are responsible for overseeing civilian and military air traffic control over international oceanic airspace and aiding U.S. air traffic control in high-volume areas. “This is the best contract I’ve seen in my 14 years at ARINC,” said Genene Martinez, a 14-year radio operator at ARINC and Teamsters Local 986 shop steward. “This contract would not be possible without the solidarity of every Teamster at ARINC. From the huge raise in pay to better health care, this is an amazing victory for us and our families.” (fb)

UPS Teamsters won air-conditioned trucks in our contract, yet UPS is slow walking their delivery, particularly in the hottest regions where drivers need it most. UPS could show it’s committed to preventing heat-related hospital visits for our members in places like Dallas by speeding up the roll-out of A/C-equipped package cars and vans immediately. (fb)