Vought, union continue labor talks

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20090113/BUSINESS01/90113032

By Getahn Ward • THE TENNESSEAN • January 13, 2009

Union representatives and management of Vought Aircraft Industries are holding talks today aimed at resolving a labor dispute over workers’ pension and health-care plans.

“While negotiations resumed today, there’s no guarantee an outcome will be reached at any particular time,” said Lynne Warne, spokeswoman for the aerospace manufacturer.
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Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers have been on picket lines outside the Nashville plant since September.

Vought has used temporary contractors and workers from other company plants to continue production there.

It also has threatened to hire permanent replacement workers and move work on a new Cessna aircraft project to another plant if the strike isn’t resolved by Friday.