Union Wins: Contracts that Deliver at New Flyer
Across New Flyer plants in Kentucky, Alabama, Minnesota, and New York, workers have used union power to win real, life-changing gains. Here are actual wins from New Flyer union contracts:
Higher Pay You Can Count On
Guaranteed raises of 14% to 38% over a multi-year contract
Built-in cost-of-living adjustments to fight inflation
Boosted shift differentials and fairer pay scales
Additional raises for skilled and overlooked job classifications
Better Benefits & More Time Off
Paid parental leave and expanded bereavement leave
New paid holidays like Juneteenth and Derby Day
More vacation days and protected PTO policies
Safety reimbursements for boots and prescription glasses
401(k) contributions secured by the company
Stronger Job Protections
The right to “just cause," meaning a real, fair reason must be in place before firing or disciplining you
Internal hiring preferences and seniority protections
Improvements to attendance policies and overtime limits
Reinstatement of workers who were unfairly fired
Enforced Rights — Not Just Promises
Backpay for workers underpaid, misclassified, or shorted hours
Corrections to shift placements and transfer opportunities
Enforced caps on forced overtime
The power to hold management accountable to the contract
A Better Future — Built Together
Apprenticeship programs that grow careers
A union voice in training, safety, and scheduling
A growing network of unionized plants that fight together
Clear, enforceable contracts—not empty promises
These wins came from New Flyer workers standing up for each other and manifesting something better. They fought for more time with family, a safer workplace, and a life they could afford. That’s the union difference.