Automatic door installation and service technicians employed by Allegion in Middletown, Conn., unanimously voted to become members of the IAM on Jan. 17. The technicians began the organizing process last summer by meeting with IAM District 26 staff and signing a clear majority of authorization cards.
“I want to congratulate the technicians at Allegion for choosing the IAM to represent them and for their unanimous vote,†said IAM District 26 Directing Business Representative Jeff Perinetti. “We look forward to negotiating with Allegion to secure a first contract for our new members.â€
The new IAM members were emboldened by the company’s move to force a vote after denying a recognition request by the IAM. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) vote exceeded the authorization card drive by two votes and still resulted in a unanimous decision that these workers wanted representation by the IAM.
“The efforts of District 26 were crucial to getting these new members the representation they asked for,†said IAM Eastern Territory General Vice President David Sullivan. “It was a great team win.â€
“I want to congratulate the technicians at Allegion for choosing the IAM to represent them and for their unanimous vote,†said Perinetti. “We look forward to negotiating with Allegion to secure a first contract for our new members. I want to thank Eastern Territory Grand Lodge Representative Andrew Hounshell for his valuable guidance and board work, along with our staff — District 26 Assistant Directing Business Representative Jeff Santini, District 26 Business Representative/Organizer Tony Walter and Local 743 President Travis Williams — for their help with this successful campaign.â€