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July 6, 2010 - Recently, the World Trade Organization or the WTO made a ruling that could change the immediate future of the Aerospace Industry here in the United States.WTO Rules Airbus Got Billions in Illegal Subsidies
In an historic decision that underscores what Machinists have known for years, the World Trade Organization (WTO) declared that every Airbus program for the last 40 years has benefited from billions in illegal subsidies from European governments, causing serious financial harm to the U.S. commercial aircraft industry.WTO Rules Airbus Got Billions in Illegal Subsidies
In an historic decision that underscores what Machinists have known for years, the World Trade Organization (WTO) declared that every Airbus program for the last 40 years has benefited from billions in illegal subsidies from European governments, causing serious financial harm to the U.S. commercial aircraft industry.St. Louis & Wichita Vote Results
Members of District 837 in St. Louis, MO voted 1,237 to 838 to ratify a revised agreement with the Boeing Company that provides for a $5000 lump sum and three percent annual wage hikes starting in the second year. The four and a half year contract also calls for workers hired after January 2012 to get a 401(k) savings plan rather than a defined benefit pension plan.St. Louis & Wichita Vote Results
Members of District 837 in St. Louis, MO voted 1,237 to 838 to ratify a revised agreement with the Boeing Company that provides for a $5000 lump sum and three percent annual wage hikes starting in the second year. The four and a half year contract also calls for workers hired after January 2012 to get a 401(k) savings plan rather than a defined benefit pension plan.St. Louis & Wichita Vote Results
Members of District 837 in St. Louis, MO voted 1,237 to 838 to ratify a revised agreement with the Boeing Company that provides for a $5000 lump sum and three percent annual wage hikes starting in the second year. The four and a half year contract also calls for workers hired after January 2012 to get a 401(k) savings plan rather than a defined benefit pension plan.St. Louis & Wichita Vote Results
Members of District 837 in St. Louis, MO voted 1,237 to 838 to ratify a revised agreement with the Boeing Company that provides for a $5000 lump sum and three percent annual wage hikes starting in the second year. The four and a half year contract also calls for workers hired after January 2012 to get a 401(k) savings plan rather than a defined benefit pension plan.Countdown Continues for Boeing in St. Louis
Members of District 837 in St. Louis, MO, will vote June 27 on a revised offer from the Boeing Company that includes minor changes to the original offer while retaining language that eliminates defined benefit pension benefits for employees hired after January 2012.Countdown Continues for Boeing in St. Louis
Members of District 837 in St. Louis, MO, will vote June 27 on a revised offer from the Boeing Company that includes minor changes to the original offer while retaining language that eliminates defined benefit pension benefits for employees hired after January 2012.District 837 Votes to Defend Pensions at Boeing
In a move that deserves applause from union members everywhere, the members of District 837 in St. Louis, MO, voted overwhelmingly to reject a contract offer from The Boeing Company that would compensate current employees in exchange for eliminating the defined benefit pension plan for new employees.
District 837 Votes to Defend Pensions at Boeing
In a move that deserves applause from union members everywhere, the members of District 837 in St. Louis, MO, voted overwhelmingly to reject a contract offer from The Boeing Company that would compensate current employees in exchange for eliminating the defined benefit pension plan for new employees."The attack on the pension plan is unacceptable," declared District 837 President and Directing Business Representative Gordon King. "Accepting this proposal would create an unfair system of retirement which will put the pensions of current members at risk in the future."
IAM Members at Triumph Ratify New CBA
Machinists approve 3-year deal with TriumphF-15 Pilot Trainers Ratify New Contract
IAM members of Local 2296, who are employed as courseware developers and pilot trainers at Seymour Johnson AFB in Goldsboro, NC, have ratified a new 26-month agreement that underscores the importance of bargaining unit solidarity, trained negotiators and extensive IAM experience in the service contract arena.Boeing Launches New Competition in South Carolina
The Boeing Co. claims it will create at least 150 new jobs somewhere in South Carolina when it opens a parts fabrication plant to supply the controversial 787 assembly line being built in Charleston, SC.St. Louis Machinists Authorize Strike Actions at Boeing
Following a lengthy strike authorization meeting, Machinists union members of District 837 who are employed at the Boeing-St. Louis, MO, Defense Systems plant voted by a margin of 99 percent to authorize a strike if the final contract offer from the company is not accepted on June 13, 2010.IAM President Scolds Boeing CEO for Colombia FTA Support
International President Tom Buffenbarger called on Boeing Company CEO Jim McNerney to demand an end to rampant human rights abuses in Colombia as an essential pre-condition for the passage of any Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with that country. McNerney recently called for approval of free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea.Machinists President Scolds Boeing CEO for Colombia FTA Support
Washington, D.C., April 23, 2010 – The president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today called on Boeing Company CEO Jim McNerney to demand an end to human rights abuses in Colombia as an essential pre-condition for the passage of any Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with that country.Tanker Decision in the Wings
March 5, 2010 - If it's a USAF Refueling Tanker that needs to be built, many believe it should be done on United States soil by American workers.
Mixed Messages from Boeing CEO
The CEO of Boeing’s Commercial Airplane division, Jim Albaugh, sat down recently for a lengthy interview with Seattle Times reporter Dominic Gates and promptly took credit for driving the decision to build a second 787 assembly line in South Carolina. Albaugh then admitted that the company had outsourced far too much work and declared his first preference for a location to build future aircraft was in the Puget Sound.Jobs on the Run
December 17, 2009 - Economists say that saving the economy means creating jobs not shifting them to new locations. That's why some companies are trying to stay put while others seem to be jumping ship.787 First Flight a Testament to Our Skilled Workforce
“This really is a day to celebrate. Our members have worked very long and very hard to make this day possible, going clear back to 2003, when we lobbied Boeing to locate final assembly here. We’ve had a lot of disagreements and disappointments along the way, but our members have overcome incredible challenges and really come through for the Boeing Co. They’ve done an outstanding job, and I couldn’t be more proud of them. The 787 wouldn’t be flying today without the dedication, skills and devotion of our IAM members," stated Tom Wroblewski District 751 President.Bye Bye Boeing
November 3, 2009 - It's not good news for the people of Puget Sound. Instead of opening a new 787 production line in Washington state, Boeing has opted to build a new facility in South Carolina.Boeing Gambles on Failed Strategy
After sucking hundreds of millions of dollars in tax incentives from the state of South Carolina, the Boeing Company this week concluded a months-long charade of indecision by announcing it will build a second 787 Dreamliner assembly line in North Charleston, South Carolina. The decision by Boeing executives is the latest move in an outsourcing strategy, which is credited for delaying the launch of the problem-plagued 787 by more than two years.Machinists Dispute Boeing Strike Concerns
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Washington, D.C., October 28, 2009 - The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today rejected suggestions by the Boeing Company that the decision to build a new assembly line in South Carolina was based on concerns over future strikes by their unionized workforce.
Machinists Dispute Boeing Strike Concerns
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Washington, D.C., October 28, 2009 - The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today rejected suggestions by the Boeing Company that the decision to build a new assembly line in South Carolina was based on concerns over future strikes by their unionized workforce.
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