Moulton Celebrates GE Aerospace-Local 201 Agreement to Keep Good Jobs in Lynn

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Congressman Seth Moulton is celebrating an important labor agreement between Local 201 of the IUE-CWA and GE Aerospace that provides new work and strong wages for local workers in Lynn, Massachusetts. The agreement ensures the continued production of critical T-901 engines in the city, a key component of national defense. This deal demonstrates the commitment of American workers to driving the future of national defense while fueling economic growth in local communities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The labor agreement between Local 201 of the IUE-CWA and GE Aerospace provides new work and strong wages for local workers in Lynn, Massachusetts.
  • The agreement ensures the continued production of critical T-901 engines in the city, a key component of national defense.
  • Congressman Seth Moulton has a long history of supporting the future of GE Aerospace manufacturing in Lynn, working to deliver funding for the GE's Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) since his first days in Congress.
  • Moulton secured hundreds of millions in FY24 and is now leading efforts to fully fund FY26 priorities and protect this vital program.
  • The Advanced Manufacturing Training Expansion Program (AMTEP) has a strong track record, with 83% job placement and 25% wage increases for graduates, exemplifying how workforce development can power industrial innovation.
  • Congressman Moulton congratulated both GE Aerospace and Local 201 for reaching a deal that benefits both Lynn's workforce and America's national security.
  • Moulton is committed to ensuring the Lynn facility remains integral to American defense manufacturing for years to come.

Statistics:

  • 83% job placement rate for graduates of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Expansion Program (AMTEP)
  • 25% wage increases for graduates of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Expansion Program (AMTEP)
  • $10 million commitment from the GE Foundation for Lynn in 2016
  • Hundreds of millions in FY24 funds secured by Congressman Moulton for the GE's Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP)
  • Congressman Moulton has worked to deliver funding for the GE's Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) since his first days in Congress

Sources:

  • Congressman Seth Moulton's official website: https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-celebrates-ge-aerospace-local-201-agreement-keep-good-jobs-lynn
  • IUE-CWA Local 201: (no external source mentioned in original text)
  • GE Aerospace Foundation: (no external source mentioned in original text)