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A Boeing strike is looking more likely. The union president expects workers to reject contract offer
By The Associated Press
The risk of a strike at Boeing appears to be growing, as factory workers complain about a contract offer that their union negotiated with the giant aircraft manufacturer.
The president of the union local that represents 33,000 Boeing workers predicted that they will vote against a deal that includes 25% raises over four years and a promise that the company’s next new airplane will be built by union members in Washington state.
“The response from people is, it’s not good enough,” Jon Holden, the president of the union local, told The Seattle Times newspaper.
Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers in the Seattle area and machinists at other locations in Washington and California are scheduled to vote Thursday on the Boeing offer and, if they reject it, whether to go on strike beginning Friday.
Union members have gone on social media to complain about the deal. Hundreds protested during a lunch break at their plant in Everett, Washington, chanting, “Strike! Strike! Strike!” according to the Seattle Times.
Stuart revokes $60 million deal to add Brightline station
STUART (CBS12) — The future of a Brightline station on the Treasure Coast is once again uncertain.
After hours of debate and public input, Stuart leaders decided to hit the brakes on adding a Brightline stop.
During a lengthy meeting that lasted until 11 p.m. Monday, two main issues were discussed. The first was whether to cancel the ground lease agreement with Brightline, which was decided with a 3-2 vote. The second was whether to cancel the updated agreement with Martin County, which was also decided with a 3-2 vote.
However, this doesn’t mean the idea of a Treasure Coast stop is entirely derailed.
“We’re confident that tonight’s actions don’t reflect the wishes of the majority of business owners and residents who have supported Brightline’s efforts to bring a station to Martin County. We’ll work with all cities and counties in the Treasure Coast to determine next steps for a Brightline station,” Ben Porritt, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs with Brightline, told WPEC-CBS12.
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