KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 17, 2025 — Approximately 1,600 members of the IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) employed at Honeywell FM&T are set to be furloughed on Nov. 1, 2025, as the federal government shutdown continues to threaten critical programs and jobs across the country.
The Kansas City Honeywell facility, which operates under contract with the U.S. Department of Energy, will enter shutdown mode on Oct. 27, with only a handful of employees remaining on the job unless Congress acts to approve funding for energy and water development appropriations.
“This is a devastating and unnecessary blow to 1,600 working families in Kansas City who proudly support our nation’s defense and energy programs,” said IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Cicinelli. “Our members should not be used as pawns in a political stalemate. Congress must act now to end this shutdown and protect working Americans.”
IAM Local 778, which represents approximately 1,611 members at HoneywellFM&T, is currently working to ensure that the IAM Union collective bargaining agreement is honored in the furlough. The IAM Union is also in the process of organizing workshops to help members navigate unemployment benefits and career resources during the potential furlough.
“This shutdown has real consequences for the real working Americans in this country and right here in Kansas City,” said IAM Local 778 Directing Business Representative Scott Brown. “Our members are dedicated, highly skilled workers who should not be left in limbo because of Washington’s failure to pass a budget.”
The IAM Union continues to call on lawmakers to end the government shutdown and provide relief for federal contract workers. The IAM Union has relentlessly advocated for legislation and administrative action to ensure back pay and stronger protections for federal contractors who are too often left behind during funding lapses.
The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) represents approximately 600,000 active and retired members in aerospace, defense, airlines, shipbuilding, rail, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries across North America.
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