UAW Reaches Tentative Agreement with GE Aerospace After Strike

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has announced a tentative five-year agreement with GE Aerospace, covering employees at the company’s Evendale, Ohio, and Erlanger, Kentucky, facilities. The deal comes after more than 600 workers went on strike in late August when contract negotiations stalled.

According to the UAW, the new contract delivers wins in job security, health care, and time off. GE Aerospace has agreed to absorb nearly all health care premium increases for the duration of the agreement, while workers will gain additional vacation time. Importantly, the deal secures strong job protections, including minimum headcount guarantees and commitments for new work at both plants.

A ratification vote is scheduled for September 19. Until members cast their votes, union-led picket lines will remain in place. The UAW emphasized that the agreement reflects workers’ determination to secure fair terms during a critical moment for the aerospace industry.

A GE Aerospace spokesperson confirmed the agreement, stating the company is pleased with the outcome and looks forward to continued collaboration with employees to serve customers.

The Evendale plant produces marine and industrial engines for the U.S. Navy, while the Erlanger facility supplies key parts for engine manufacturing. Both sites play a vital role in GE’s aerospace operations.

This strike highlights a larger trend across the aviation and aerospace sectors, where unions representing pilots, flight attendants, machinists, and engineers have been pushing for higher pay, stronger benefits, and tougher job protections. With demand for skilled labor on the rise, unions are leveraging their bargaining power to achieve improved contracts.

The tentative agreement at GE Aerospace could set an important precedent for future negotiations across the industry, reinforcing the momentum of organized labor in securing better working conditions.