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

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.

Boeing 2008

In what is fast becoming the most important labor showdown in recent history, IAM members at the Boeing Company are standing up for their fair share of profits they helped create. More than 27,000 Fighting Machinists in Kansas, Oregon, California and Washington are demanding job security, fair wages, affordable health care and equitable pensions for all IAM members at Boeing.