Today, your Union Bargaining Committee went back to mediated talks with Boeing. With the support of Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS), we had frank discussions about the needs of our members and the expected outcomes they are striving for.
We used the recent survey to support our positions and again stressed the need for the reinstatement of the defined benefit pension. While conversations were direct, we did not make progress on the pension issue. The company remains adamant that it will not unfreeze the defined benefit plan. The company also would not engage substantively about other issues that the membership has made clear remain top priorities, like higher pay, quicker wage progression, and more PTO. Talks broke off, and we have no further dates scheduled at this time. We remain open to talks with the company, either direct or mediated. We will continue to fight for the issues that are important to you.Â
Stand strong, Brothers and Sisters. We will keep you informed of any further talks that are scheduled.
In Unity, Your Union Negotiating Committee
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