GE Aerospace UAW Members Authorize 84% Strike Vote at Two Facilities

UAW members at GE Aerospace have voted 84% to authorize a strike at two facilities. The union is seeking improved wages, benefits, and working conditions. GE Aerospace is a diversified group with activities in jet engine manufacturing, aircraft engine and avionics systems, and other areas. The group's net sales are distributed across the US, America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, China, and Asia.

UAW members at GE Aerospace have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike at two facilities. The vote, which saw 84% approval, reflects the union's push for improved wages, benefits, and working conditions. The strike authorization comes as negotiations between the union and GE Aerospace stall, with the current contract set to expire on August 27.

The union, represented by UAW Local 647, is particularly concerned about a potential 40% increase in health insurance costs. Additionally, they are seeking better time-off policies and assurances that their jobs will remain at GE Aerospace's Evendale and Erlanger sites. These facilities play crucial roles in the company's operations, with Erlanger serving as a distribution center and Evendale hosting various manufacturing activities, including jet engine production [1].

GE Aerospace has acknowledged the union's right to voice their concerns and expressed a commitment to constructive negotiations. The company employs approximately 9,000 people in the region and has recently reached a new five-year agreement with about 550 Evendale employees represented by another union, the IAM. This agreement includes higher wages, improved retirement benefits, and job security enhancements [2].

Despite the ongoing negotiations, GE Aerospace continues to face legal challenges stemming from past financial issues in its Power segment. The company recently settled a lawsuit with investors for $362.5 million, highlighting the ongoing reputational and financial challenges it faces [3].

The strike authorization underscores the tension between the union and the company, with both parties emphasizing their commitment to resolving the issues at hand. GE Aerospace's focus on constructive negotiations and the union's push for better working conditions will likely shape the outcome of these discussions.

References:
[1] https://www.wvxu.org/local-news/2025-08-21/ge-aerospaces-uaw-workers-potential-strike
[2] https://www.tradingview.com/news/11thestate:5839b0e5a094b:0-ge-workers-ratify-5-year-deal-with-ge-aerospace-but-investor-settlement-still-hangs/
[3] https://www.britannica.com/money/General-Electric