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Boeing
People
‘Fighting Machinist’ Sam Beekman is in the battle of his life against ALS
Beekman, a Boeing machinist, will take part in the 3-mile Southwest Washington Walk to Defeat ALS
Analysis
Organized Labor — Year 2014 in Review
Union experiments with movement building pay off in fast-food strikes, minimum wage increases
Union democracy
Boeing controversy fuels challenge to top Machinist posts
After an investigation, DOL is overseeing a re-run of the election for national Machinists officers
Collective bargaining
In second vote, Machinists narrowly ratify pact at Boeing
Workers give up their pension and make other concessions in a contract extended through 2024
Collective bargaining
New round of contract talks at Boeing collapse
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee criticized union leaders, saying Boeing’s offer should be put to a vote.
Collective bargaining
In a stand for the middle class, Machinists reject Boeing offer
Highly profitable Boeing wanted a long-term deal with anemic raise and an end to pension
Union Organizing
Precision Castparts workers vote to stay non-union
The vote on whether to join Machinists is 932-1,258
Union Organizing
2,300 workers at Precision Castparts vote June 7 on unionization
PCC is waging a by-the-book anti-union campaign against the Machinists
Collective bargaining
SPEEA technical unit accepts Boeing’s offer on second vote
New hires will get a 401(k), not the pension existing members get at highly profitable Boeing.
Collective bargaining
SPEEA units reach split decision in Boeing contract votes
Engineers accepted Boeing’s offer, but technical workers rejected theirs and authorized a strike
In Memoriam
Richard Martin, 1948-2012
The career Boeing machinist was longtime recording secretary of Lodge 63.
People
Rich Ahearn, NLRB regional director, retires
Ahearn's replacement is Ronald Hooks, from the NLRB's Memphis office.
Collective bargaining
Machinists approve four-year extension with Boeing
The deal ends the highest-profile federal labor law case in decades.
Workers Rights
Judge hears NLRB complaint vs. Boeing over South Carolina move
NLRB’s case against Boeing goes to the heart of workers’ right to strike.
National
NLRB sees unprecedented political interference in Boeing case
Imagine if the EPA tried to fine BP for the Gulf oil spill … Congress was a call to repeal the law.
Workers Rights
Senators to NLRB: Don’t cave to GOP pressure on Boeing
Ten U.S. senators in asking the National Labor Relations Board to ignore political pressure.
Trade
Why workers fell out of love with Boeing
In the last 15 years, Boeing downsized, reorganized, merged, digitalized, and outsourced. The result: Employees are disenchanted and less committed to the company.
