Civilian aircraft mechanics at Kirtland Air Force Base unanimously vote yes to union

After a unanimous vote last month, some civilian aircraft mechanics at Kirtland Air Force Base will now belong to a union.

A group of nonmanagerial aviation mechanics and electronic tech maintenance workers employed by defense contractor Yulista Aerospace and Defense at Kirtland voted 10-0 to join the local chapter of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers on Aug. 27.

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