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IAM negotiations team member Mark Costa describes his professional role as a flight service specialist, responsible for providing critical weather and safety information to pilots. Representing Local 2010 in Reston, Va., 2010, Costa explains that his team, along with Local 2011 (Fort Worth, Texas), is currently preparing for contract negotiations with the government contractor Leidos.
The bargaining committee’s primary objectives include securing higher wages, maintaining affordable healthcare, and strengthening the legal language within their agreement. By analyzing employee surveys, the group aims to advocate for a fair and equitable contract that reflects the workforce's needs.
IAM negotiations team member Mark Costa describes his professional role as a flight service specialist, responsible for providing critical weather and safety information to pilots. Representing Local 2010 in Reston, Va., 2010, Costa explains that his team, along with Local 2011 (Fort Worth, Texas), is currently preparing for contract negotiations with the government contractor Leidos.
The bargaining committee’s primary objectives include securing higher wages, maintaining affordable healthcare, and strengthening the legal language within their agreement. By analyzing employee surveys, the group aims to advocate for a fair and equitable contract that reflects the workforce's needs.
