At today's Strike Rally in Seattle, hundreds of striking workers packed the Union Hall chanting, "One day longer, one day stronger!" Many thanks to all who joined us today.
Let's not forget that this contract battle started in 2011 when Boeing threatened to take the 737 Max production somewhere else.
Let's not forget the sacrifices IAM Members made to secure the 737 Max jobs, not just for ourselves but for everyone.
Let's not forget that Boeing threatened to take the 777X production to another state unless we gave up our pension, stagnated wages, and took on a massive cost shift in healthcare.
Let's not forget that even when Boeing received the economics they demanded in 2014, they squandered it on stock buybacks and returned free cash flow to the shareholders.
IAM 751/W24 Members have already sacrificed enough to ensure these jobs remain in our communities for today's and tomorrow's workers. We are fighting to regain past concessions and for a secure future for all members.
We are tired of giving to a company that gives us nothing in return.
At today's Strike Rally at the Seattle Union Hall, IAM 751 President Jon Holden said it best - bargaining is hard work, and you can't quit when it gets tough.
"Some have said that we should get up and walk away. I care too much about this membership to walk away. The IAM will never walk away. We will do what it takes to get a fair agreement," Holden said to the crowd.
No matter what tactic they try, Boeing will never drive a wedge between our members in this Union. We will channel our member's intensity at the bargaining table. We draw strength from this membership - we know this and so does this company.
We will be successful. Our members' voices will be heard. We will get back to the bargaining table. This is about our future and the future of our communities.
One Day Longer, One Day Stronger
In Unity,
Your Union Negotiating Committee
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