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Our next monthly meeting will be on
June 9, 2013 at 10 am "Bring a Friend"

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(updated 5-20-2013)

2013 Calendar Events

Mike Stone: Takes over for Luther Collins

IAM District 26 Assistant Directing Business Representative Mike Stone takes over for Luke Collins effective December 1, 2012. Stone, who has been active in the Machinists Union for the past twenty-five years, is the chief union negotiator for IAM-represented workers at UTC. Stone has served on a number of UTC negotiations and is ready to lead the way.
For Workers Compensation issues, Mike can be reached at:

The Union Hall: 860-292-8577 Ext. # 11
Cell: 860-202-2852.

2012 Elected Local 743 Executive Board


Swearing in the newly elected officers and excutive board for the Local 743.

President - Tony Walter
Vice President - Dianna Koch
Recording Secretary - Karen Blanchard
Secretary Treasurer - Roger Nadeau
Conductor / Sentinel - Glen Garfield

Trustees
Steve Carr
Craig Conkey
Travis Williams

Shop Committee
Larry Brooks
Steve Dumond
Vic Ghidoni
Bob MacLean

Welcome Chief Union Safety Representative for Local 743 - "Bruce Gove"

Bruce Gove is located at the Local Lodge 743 HQ

Bruce was elected by the executive board Chief Union Safety Representative for Local 743 during the April 7th executive board meeting. Bruce has been a proven leader in the safety arena and has served as the Environmental Health and Safety Representative in Seniority Area 5 (1st Shift) for over 9 years. Welcome aboard Bruce!
We would like to thank former Chief Union Safety Representative Tony Walter for all his hard work and dedication to the safety of our members.
Call ( 860) 292-8577 ext# 12
Bruce's Email addresses:
CUSR743@sbcglobal.net
bruce.gove@hs.utc.com

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The Local 743 Negotiating Committee would like to THANK YOU all for supporting The Machinist’s Union during our recent contract negotiations with UTC Aerospace Systems, formerly known as Hamilton Sundstrand Corp.
The members of Local 743 in Windsor Locks, CT, voted overwhelmingly to approve a new three-year contract with the aerospace manufacturer. The contract includes general wage increases for each of the three years. Just as important, the Negotiating Committee gained some valuable job security language and was able to maintain the pension, and hold medical costs to a minimum.
The new accord, which covers nearly 1,000 members, was fittingly ratified on May 5, the 125th anniversary of the founding of the IAM.
The Negotiating Committee worked extremely hard on this agreement and put in countless hours at the table working with UTC to reach an agreement that reflects the needs of the membership and the company. The proof is in the results.
We sincerely appreciate your support during the negotiations. Just knowing you are a friend to labor means a lot to us and our members. In recognition, we have listed our sup-porters on our website (LL743.org) and strongly encourage our members to personally thank you by patronizing your establishments as frequently as possible.

In Solidarity,
The Local Lodge 743 Negotiating Committee

Connecticut AFL-CIO Labor 2012
The Senator Chirstopher Dodd Award

Presented to:
International Association of Machinists and Areospace Workers Local 743

In deep appreciation for your outstanding commitment and dedication to the working men and women of Connecticut.

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Senator Christopher Dodd Award

Coffee Mugs were provided for our Troops in Afghanistan

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New Job opening
March, 2013
Hamilton Sundstrand

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Facts on Total Membership from
1983 - 2007

LL743 2010 - Collective
Bargaining Agreement

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