Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Workers Throttle Up With Union Vote

Earlier this month, warehouse workers at the Coast Guard aviation logistics center in Elizabeth City, N.C., won their NLRB election. Workers handle aviation maintenance, engineering, supply, procurement, and information services to enable the U.S. Coast Guard to successfully complete missions. These professionals voted 96% in favor of forming their union and are now members of IUE-CWA Local 83226.

Workers chose to organize themselves over concerns about wages, benefits, and paid time off. Some workers have not had wage increases since 2022. Another major concern is seniority in regard to movement of personnel.

The new members look forward to addressing these concerns during bargaining for their first contract.

The workers received significant support from IUE-CWA Local 83226 President Keith Lane and Local members. Staff Representative Tommy Thurston helped workers organize themselves for an efficient and effective campaign.

Congratulations to our newest IUE-CWA Local 83226 members!

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This post originally appeared on cwa-union.org.