James Park
Agenda
History of Company
History of Union
Past Strikes
Company’s position
Position of the Union and Voting
Cons & Pros of Proposals
What if
Resolution – what it means
Any Lingering Issues
Who was the winner/loser
History of Company
In March 1910 - Boeing bought Heath's shipyard in
Seattle
In July 1916 - Boeing was incorporated in Seattle by
William Boeing as “Pacific Aero Products Co”
July 27, 1928 - the 12-passenger Boeing 80 biplane made its first flight
Commercial Airplanes and Defense, Space & Security
Corporate offices in Chicago
169,000 employees in 65 countries
History of Union
In 1936 – First industrial union agreement
About 10 different Unions – International Association
of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM)
In 1988 19 machinists vote to form a union - IAM
Thomas R. Buffenbarger 13th International President
Past Strikes
First vote in Nov 2013 – rejected – no strike
Second vote in Jan 2014 - passed
In 2008 – strike for 58 days
In 2005 – strike for 28 days
Company’s Position
Boeing may make the decision on locate the 777X
outside of Washington.
Eight-year concessions in Retirement and Health care benefits Position of the Union and Vote
District 751
Tom Wroblewski, says NO !
IAM International president
Thomas Buffenbarger says YES!
30,000 District 751 members voted and
Passed by a 51 % to 49 %
Cons & Pros of Proposals
Pros
Placement of 777X wing manufacturing facility in Puget Sound
2. $10,000 signing bonus
3. $5,000 lump sum in Jan 2020
4. In Oct 2016, multiplier increased to $95 & No early retirement penalty at 58
5. VIP Company match increased to 75% of first 8% effective Nov.
2016
6. Dental annual maximum coverage increase $500 in 2020 and another in 2024
1.
Proposals Cons & Pros
Cons
1. No clear statement of work
2. Wages increases going forward from 2016 are 75% less
than increases in