Clarksville, Tenn., Feb. 27, 2025 – Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) Local 1296, who manufacture large commercial heating and air units at Trane Technologies, overwhelmingly ratified a four-year collective bargaining agreement that delivers historic wage increases, enhanced benefits, and stronger workplace protections.
The agreement, covering over 1300 employees and approximately 1100 IAM Union members at the Clarksville, TN plant, includes an immediate 9.3% wage increase in the first year, amounting to a $2 raise for all employees and an additional $2 skill adder adjustment for maintenance workers. It also includes wage increases over the four years.
“This agreement is a major win for IAM Union Local 1296 members, the Clarksville community, and it represents the power of solidarity,” said IAM Union District 1888 Business Representative/Organizer Casey Page. “We secured the highest wage increases our members have ever seen, alongside critical language protections around work-life balance and job security.”
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