After more than two months on strike, members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 1297 at Libbey Glass in Toledo have voted to ratify a union-proposed agreement. The vote took place on Friday, November 7, with the intent to end the work stoppage that began August 23. The agreement now awaits approval from Libbey Glass management.
The proposed deal addresses several key issues for union members, including concerns about mandatory overtime policies that affect family time, efforts to reduce certain union rights and protections, and increased health insurance costs.
“This was a proactive effort by the union to bring an end to the strike and get our members back to work,” said IAM District 54 President and Directing Business Representative T. Dean Wright, Jr. “Our members have stayed strong and united throughout this process, and this offer represents a fair path forward that addresses their core concerns. Now Libbey has a chance to treat their employees right and accept this offer and reinstate stability to its Toledo operations.”
Libbey Glass employs about 84 IAM Union members in Toledo who manufacture glass products distributed globally.
The IAM is one of North America’s largest industrial trade unions, representing around 600,000 active and retired workers across sectors such as aerospace, defense, transportation, healthcare, automotive manufacturing in both the United States and Canada.
