NMB Rule Change is Historic Opportunity for Unions

With the looming prospect of additional consolidation in the airline industry, workers at United, Continental and all carriers need to understand how a rule change proposed by National Mediation Board (NMB) would dramatically increase their chances of retaining their contracts, retirement benefits and seniority rights.

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

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.

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.

Seattle Newspaper Distorts IAM Talks with Boeing

With articles and editorials worthy of a supermarket tabloid, the Seattle Times appears to be taking a lead role in the campaign to blame Boeing workers for any decision by the company to establish a new production line in South Carolina.

Lockheed Agrees to $1.4 Million Settlement over Firings

It’s no secret that companies frequently discharge workers engaged in organizing drives, confident that the time it takes to resolve an Unfair Labor Charge (ULP) will far exceed a worker’s resolve and financial ability to keep fighting.

Remarks of R. Thomas Buffenbarger National Business Aviation Association on October 20, 2009

Remarks of  R. Thomas Buffenbarger National Business Aviation Association on October 20, 2009

Click here to hear the audio or the Read More>> to read the full text of R. Thomas Buffenbargers remarks.