MENZIES AVIATION WORKERS AT LAX RATIFY STRONG TEAMSTERS CONTRACT
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22, 2025 ~ In a major victory for Menzies Aviation fuelers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), nearly 100 workers represented by Teamsters Local 986 have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. The agreement, which was reached after months of negotiations and a credible strike threat, delivers significant improvements to wages, benefits, and working conditions.

According to Chris Griswold, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 986, the new contract is a testament to the hard work and determination of the workers. "For too long these workers were undervalued despite the vital service they provide at one of the busiest airports in the world," said Griswold. "With this contract, our members have secured significant wage and benefit improvements, along with the strongest job protections we've ever negotiated at the company."

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The new agreement includes substantial wage increases, improved health care coverage, stronger protections against unfair treatment, and critical improvements to scheduling and safety language. These changes will directly improve the day-to-day lives of Local 986 members at LAX.

Mike Ugugala, a mechanic at Menzies Aviation and Local 986 steward with over 35 years on the job, expressed his satisfaction with the new contract. "I was hired in 1990 and this is by far the best contract of my career," said Ugugala. "We are proud of what we've accomplished together and look forward to working under a strong Teamsters agreement."

Teamsters Local 986 represents nearly 30,000 members across the western United States, Hawaii, and Guam. The union has been fighting for fair wages and working conditions for its members since its inception. For more information about their efforts and accomplishments, visit their website at www.local986.org.

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