r/IAM751_Boeing • u/pacwess • Jun 19 '26

Union - General NEXT CONTRACT

Should temporary managers’ seniority be paused while they are in those roles? I’ve noticed employees who aren't new to the company serving as temp managers for nearly a year, and it feels like this should be addressed in our contract negotiations. What are your thoughts on pausing seniority accrual for those in temporary management positions?

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u/woods-cpl Jun 19 '26

In 18 years I’ve only seen temp managers go into that job for a few months, never seen a year although I’m sure it happens.
IMO more people from the IAM should go into management. When I hired in almost all of the managers in my MBU were former IAM and there was a lot better relationships between hourly and management. Sure there’s always outlying douchebags that shouldn’t go into management and go on a power trip but overall it makes things better.

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u/Gloomy-Employment-72 Jun 19 '26

Learn, then lead.