April 15, 2010
Beginning of Negotiations
Dear Boeing Brothers and Sisters,
Monday your Bargaining Committee began its meetings with the
Boeing Company in sub-committees. Both sides have begun to pass
proposals across the table this week as we methodically begin the
process of negotiating a new contract.
You can find our contract survey results
and up to date SpeedFacts at our Union Web Site
www.iam837.org.
The Company will also have a website, theirs will be slanted, so please
use the District website for updates.
I want everyone to remember that the
negotiation process is full of ups and downs and I ask all of you to
remain united. Remember that your bargaining committee is only as strong
as your willingness to stand
strong and supportive. Do not hesitate to let your Managers know your
opinions on all of the negative Company proposals. And please keep in
mind that the picture painted by the Company may not be what it seems.
If you have not
ordered your Contract T-shirt you may do so by seeing your Shop Steward.
The cost of the T-Shirt is $5 per and 1 per member. We will also be
giving you a contract lanyard and a bumper sticker. The Shirts and
lanyards should be available NEXT WEEK.
A Quality Work Force Deserves a Quality Contract.
Fraternally yours,
Gordon King
President Directing Business Representative