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 any changes. The union recently sent a letter to the governor urging him to support the legislation, which passed through the New Jersey Legislature with bipartisan backing.
According to the IAM Union, the proposed law would require that auto dealership technicians receive equal pay for warranty repair services as they do for non-warranty repairs. The union stated that this measure aims to improve wages, strengthen local communities, and set a fair standard for thousands of auto mechanics in New Jersey.
“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 representatives from IAM Union.
The union also emphasized its opposition to any potential conditional vetoes that could 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,” they said.
IAM Union represents hundreds of automotive technicians across New Jersey. The organization highlighted that signing this bill could help improve workers’ quality of life while supporting efforts to recruit and retain skilled technicians in the state. “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 from IAM Union can be accessed online.
