Radius International is committed to providing updates on the upcoming potential strike. Here is what we know:
- Contract Expiration: The current contract between the ILA and USMX will end on September 30th.
- Negotiation Status: USMX wants to restart negotiations but hasn’t been able to meet with ILA leaders.
- ILA Delegate Meeting: On September 4th and 5th the ILA held a meeting with its Wage Scale delegates to discuss contract demands and prepare for a possible strike.
- Strike Sentiment: The ILA has shown a strong desire to strike, with delegates agreeing to a strike starting October 1st if no deal is reached.
- Lack of Communication: The ILA has not shared its current demands with USMX or set up any negotiation meetings.
- USMX Updates: USMX is consistently updating its website where its offer is shown. It includes competitive wage increases and keeping existing technology agreements.
- Potential Impact: A strike could cause widespread delays even a one week shutdown could take four to six weeks to recover from. This will result in significant delays.
- Government Involvement: President Biden has not stepped in to help with the negotiations, leaving both sides to work things out on their own.
Please reach out to your local Radius for any questions or concerns regarding the strike.
