Convention Resolution
Resolution 31: Preserving Middle-Class Jobs: Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing
… and depress labor standards around the world. At the same time, American workers languish as proper investment in the training of future aerospace workers lags behind demand. The labor movement must respond to these challenges through … the manufacturing process. Additional funding and/or investments in FAA staff must include: Additional FAA inspectors. Training and workforce development. Rebalancing of ODAs to ensure proper FAA oversight. Maintain Safe Aircraft Maintenance … Registered Apprenticeships and Skill Enhancement Programs The aerospace industry maintains a highly skilled workforce. Training and registered apprenticeship programs are essential to fill the skill gap left from retiring workers and …