If the Union was voted in at Lockheed Martin would the Union get rid of employees benefits?
No, the Union consists of employees and the employees negotiate their benefits during negotiations.
Does the Union use an attendance point policy?
Union does not add attendance point policies. Typically, the Company wants an attendance point policy.
Do you have to lose your flex policy if you become Union?
No, the Union would not want to take away any benefits you may have and only would want to make it better.
Does the Union have an insurance option?
Yes, the Union has many benefits including health care insurance and supplemental insurance which would have to be negotiated into the Contract.
After voting for the Union when does it become in effect?
5th business day after the vote unless an objection is filed.
Are leads exempt?
Leads are normally allowed into the Bargaining Unit Unless they have hiring, firing or disciplinary authority.
Does the Union have a pension?
Yes
Does the Union have a veteran Program?
Yes, the IAM has a dedicated department that helps all IAM Veterans including VA claim filing.
What benefits does the IAM have?
Veterans program, College Program, disaster relief, scholarships and additional retirement benefits and many more!
Will the Union get rid of the Mod team?
No, the Union does not take away work or add work.
Will there be language that stops the Company from lowering your pay to complete work at a lower position?
Being Union you have protection from losing pay and your pay is based on your classification.
Is the Union going to change my day to day?
No, all your work will be the same as it is now.
If I go Union will I lose my overtime?
No, overtime is dictated by the Company and not the Union.
How much is the Union Dues?
less than 2 ½ of pay roughly $0.25 an hour
Does the dues go to politicians?
No, it is illegal to use dues to send to politicians/ campaigns. However, you can send money voluntary just as you can now.