Sat, Jun 11, 2005
Boeing, Machinists Union Open Employee Contract Negotiations in
Seattle
Boeing and the International
Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Friday
jointly began formal contract negotiations in Seattle, WA. The IAM
presented its proposed modification to the existing
collective-bargaining contract to the company, which will expire at
midnight on September 1st. The contract covers Boeing employees who
are members of the IAM in the Seattle area, Wichita, KS and
Portland, OR.
"These talks will focus on how we
continue to work together with the Machinists to continuously
improve our competitiveness," said Alan Mulally, president and CEO
of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Our competitiveness is what
enables us to win new business and secure great Boeing jobs for
many years to come."
Leading negotiations for the IAM is Mark Blondin, president of
the IAM District 751, based in Seattle. Also present at the opening
of negotiations today were Tom Buffenbarger, International
President of the IAM, and Dick Schneider, the IAM's aerospace
coordinator. Jerry Calhoun, vice president, Boeing Commercial
Airplanes Human Resources, is leading Boeing's negotiating
team.
"This is a real opportunity for us
all to respond together to the challenges Boeing and our employees
face," Calhoun said. "We have a tremendous respect for the work
done by our Machinists. We're ready to listen and learn from
everyone interested in making our future brighter and more
secure."
Boeing employs about 72,000 people in the Seattle area, Wichita
and Portland, developing and producing a range of commercial and
defense products and services, including the innovative 787
Dreamliner; the 777, 767, 747-400 and 737 airliners; the P-8A
Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft; major components of the F/A-22
fighter; Future Combat Systems programs; and the Connexion by
Boeing high-speed Internet, data and entertainment service.
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