
The first vote was 2 – 1 against. It’s still unclear if a new vote on the updated proposal will happen.
The Boeing Company offer presented to the Machinists Thursday deserves to be voted upon by its membership.
We applaud the Machinists union and The Boeing Company for returning to the bargaining table and working toward a resolution. It is clear progress has been made. This latest proposal responds to concerns presented at the table by the Machinists, and it reflects the demands of a highly competitive, global marketplace.
It is fair and reasonable to allow the men and women who will build the 777X this opportunity to vote. We strongly urge the proposal be presented immediately to the Machinist membership for their consideration.
Moreover, we urge the Machinists to vote yes on this offer to secure the future of aerospace in the state and our competitiveness worldwide. Boeing employees in Washington state build the best airplanes in the world now, and we hope, far into the future.
City of Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson
Snohomish County Executive John Lovick
Port of Everett Commissioner Troy McClelland
Last month Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson and Snohomish County executive John Lovick urged the machinists to approve the first contract offer Boeing put forth. The machinists union members rejected that offer by a vote of 2 – 1 against.
December 13, 2013
Everett Economy, Everett Government, Everett Jobs