A Textron Aviation employee was arrested by Wichita police Wednesday morning whereas placing with coworkers, in line with police and the union representing the aviation employees.
The lady was arrested at Textron’s web site in east Wichita after “she was warned by officers on two separate events to not block or impede the roadway and to take very small steps whereas crossing,” Wichita police spokesperson Andrew Ford stated in an electronic mail.
The offense listed on the police report was “miscellaneous offenses/different.” The incident at 300 N. Webb Highway was reported at 7 a.m.
IAM District 70 president Lisa Whitley stated she didn’t imagine the girl ought to be arrested. She didn’t see the arrest however primarily based that on what different employees instructed her.
“They have to of arrested her for one thing. … We wish to comply with the principles,” she stated.
Textron, which makes Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker planes and jets, is without doubt one of the largest employers in Wichita.
Staff are actually on their tenth day of placing. The union represents roughly 5,000 employees.
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Different giant strikes are occurring nationwide.
Boeing, one other aviation firm, has roughly 33,000 workers on strike; roughly 47,000 workers at International Longshoremen’s Association, who handle cargo at dozens of ports around the country, are also on strike, in line with media stories.
Contributing: Likelihood Swaim with The Eagle
