Woodward MPC UAW Workers Outside Chicago Demand Respect and a Fair Contract

In a new video, Woodward MPC workers speak out as part of their fight for a fair contract after months of stalling from the employer.

The video is available for the media and public to VIEW HERE.

“Our work keeps planes in the air, maintains our nation’s defenses, and keeps Woodward making billions,” the workers share. “So, where’s our cut?”

Last year, the workers voted to affiliate with the UAW and are in the midst of contract negotiations with Woodward, an aerospace and defense company. The company is currently refusing to negotiate, in violation of US labor law.

“In 2025, CEO Chip Blankenship made $11.3 million dollars,” the workers point out, “While we’re struggling to buy groceries.”

Woodward has made over $1.8 billion in profits since 2020 and has spent over $1.4 billion of that on Wall Street payouts in the form of stock buybacks and dividends.

“We are Woodward MPC-UAW. We demand Woodward get back to bargaining table. We demand a fair and clear level progression. We demand industry-leading wages,” state the workers. “We demand respect at Woodward MPC.”