The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) has called on New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to sign the Motor Vehicle Open Recall Notice and Fair Compensation Act (A4380/S3309) into law without amendments. The legislation, which recently passed both chambers of the New Jersey Legislature with bipartisan support, aims to require auto dealership technicians to receive equal pay for warranty repair services as they do for non-warranty repairs.
According to the IAM Union, this measure is intended to improve wages, strengthen communities, and establish a fair standard for thousands of auto mechanics across New Jersey. The union emphasized the importance of wage parity for technicians performing similar work regardless of whether it falls under warranty.
“This bill is about fairness for the hardworking men and women who keep New Jersey’s cars and trucks safely on the road. Auto technicians deserve to be paid equally for their skills and labor, whether the work is under warranty or not,” said the IAM Union in its statement.
The union also urged Governor Murphy to reject any conditional vetoes that would alter labor time provisions in the bill. “Our Union is calling on Murphy to reject any requests for a conditional veto that would weaken labor time provisions, which are vital to ensuring auto technicians are paid accurately for the time they spend on repairs.”
Representing hundreds of automotive technicians throughout New Jersey, the IAM Union highlighted that enacting this legislation could help improve quality of life for workers and their families while aiding recruitment and retention efforts within the industry. “We represent hundreds of skilled automotive technicians throughout New Jersey. Gov. Murphy has an opportunity to not only improve the quality of life for workers and their families, but will also help recruit and retain a strong auto technician workforce to keep New Jersey moving forward.”
The full letter sent by IAM Union can be accessed online.
