Boeing IAM mechanics to vote on strike authorization

[SWAMECH]

Well, might as well get the vote out of the way for a Sep 12 deadline. Let's see how united they are or get.
I do wish them well in their journey to a new contract.

Boeing Seattle factory workers to send 'strong message' at strike sanction vote, union says

Many of the estimated 30,000 workers who build Boeing's 737 MAX and other jets will rally in support of a mandate at Seattle's T-Mobile Park, although they cannot strike before their contract expires on Sept. 12. “It does empower the negotiating committee, it does send a strong message," union...

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[SWAMECH]

Looks like the Boeing mechanics are well unified with a 99% vote to strike. We'll see if it's even needed come Sep 12th.

Boeing Seattle workers pass strike sanction vote, union says

Boeing's Washington state factory workers voted by more than 99% in favor of a strike mandate, their union said on Wednesday evening, as they seek a 40% raise in their first full negotiation with the planemaker in 16 years. Earlier in the day, many of the estimated 30,000 workers who build...

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