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September 13, 2007

Cessna, a Textron unit, reaches accord with union

WICHITA, Kan. -- Cessna Aircraft officials say they've reached a tentative three-year agreement with their machinists union.

Cessna is a unit of Rhode Island-based Textron.

The negotiating committee for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers are recommending workers approve the agreement when they vote Saturday. The union represents 5,400 hourly workers.

Union representatives couldn't be immediately reached for comment.

According to the union's Web site, Cessna's offer calls for a 5 percent wage increase the first year and a 4 percent increase in the second and third year. There's also a $3,000 lump-sum bonus.

Under the deal, insurance premiums for all three health care plans remain the same. Pensions would increase. Workers also will get more time off.

-- The Associated Press

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