Service & Solidarity Spotlight: IAM Union Ratifies New Agreement with Leidos

Working people across the United States regularly step up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.

IAM Union (IAM) members who work as flight service workers in Virginia and Texas have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with their employer, Leidos.

The new contract covering the Locals 2010 and 2011 bargaining units contains a number of major wins that reflect the essential work members perform. Highlights include structured annual pay increases through the lifetime of the deal, higher wage premiums for Sunday shifts, improved retirement fund contributions and more.

“This agreement reflects the voices and priorities of our members,” said Chief Steward Clay Dawson. “By listening to our members and negotiating collectively, we were able to secure stronger wages, improved benefits, and protections that help guarantee job security for the next three years.”

“This adjustment prevents management from using overly aggressive performance metrics as a justification to reduce staffing,” said IAM Local 2011 President David Villa. “It ensures our members can provide quality service while maintaining stable employment. This contract was built on solidarity. Our locals worked side by side to make sure the final agreement protects benefits, secures future raises, and strengthens the foundation for our members’ careers.”

Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 03/20/2026 - 09:52

Women's History Month Profiles: Dorothy Hollingsworth

For Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Dorothy Hollingsworth of the Office and Professional Employees (OPEIU).

ITPEU/OPEIU Local 4873 member Dorothy Hollingsworth has been a union member for 54 years. A food service employee at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Hollingsworth takes great pride in her work, which she approaches with passion and attention to detail.

Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 03/20/2026 - 09:57

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