April 28, 2010

Strike Sanction Vote

Dear Boeing Brothers and Sisters,

Your Bargaining Committee is moving forward in the process for securing you a good contract. Your solidarity in the shop is having an effect on negotiations. Keep It Up!

In order to help obtain a good contract, it is imperative that we have a good turn out for the Strike Sanction Vote. The vote sends a message to the Company that you want a fair and equitable contract and that the membership supports its Bargaining Committee. This is a valuable tool in the bargaining process. Do not send your Bargaining Committee into battle with this company without arming them with a strong Strike Sanction Vote.

We have already told the Company that the membership is not interested in the Company’s proposals on retention, requiring forty hours of work before overtime is paid and many others. But if the Company is to take us serious you must send a message by attending Sunday’s vote.

The Strike Sanction Vote is set for Sunday, May 2, 2010 at the St. Charles Family Arena. Doors will open at 9:00 a.m. and the meeting will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. It is important to note that ONLY active members in good standing employed at Boeing will be allowed in the meeting room. No guests or children will be allowed in. PHOTO ID REQUIRED.

The IAM International Constitution requires this vote in order for our members to receive strike benefits in the event the final contract offer is rejected. Remember, this vote is very important, however, it will NOT put you on the street. You will be voting on the final contract offer on Sunday, June 13, 2010 also at the St. Charles Family Arena.

Fraternally yours,
Gordon King
President Directing Business Representative

DIRECTIONS TO THE SAINT CHARLES FAMILY ARENA ON REVERSE

THE FAMILY ARENA IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN ST. CHARLES COUNTY, JUST 10 MINUTES WEST OF LAMBERT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, AND JUST ONE MILE OFF OF THE PAGE EXTENSION.

General Location: The Family Arena is conveniently located approximately 1 1/4 miles south of I-70 and the Fifth Street exit (#229 from the West; #229A from the East) in St. Charles on Arena Parkway.
From Interstate 70 West: Take the South 5th Street exit. Continue on South 5th Street for approximately 1 mile. At Arena Parkway, turn left. The Arena will be on your left hand side, about 1/4 mile ahead.
From Interstate 70 East: Take the 5th Street exit. Turn right onto 5th Street. Continue for approximately 1 mile. At Arena Parkway, turn left. The Arena will be on your left hand side, about 1/4 mile ahead.
Traveling on Highway 40/61 West from Chesterfield or East from St. Charles County: Take Highway 94 North. Continue on Highway 94 North for approximately 5 miles to Zumbehl/Friedens Road. Turn right onto Friedens Road and continue for approximately 2 miles. At Arena Parkway, turn right. The Arena will be on your left hand side, about 1/4 mile ahead.
Traveling on Highway 40/61 West from Downtown: Take I-170 North. Continue on I-170 North to I-70 West. Continue on I-70 West into St. Charles County. Cross the Blanchette Bridge and take the second exit, number 229-A, South 5th Street. Continue on South 5th Street for approximately 1 mile. At Arena Parkway, turn left. The Arena will be on your left hand side, about 1/4 mile ahead.
From 364 (Page Extension): When traveling North on Hwy 270, take 364 West to the Arena Parkway/ Upper Bottom Road exit #14. Make a right on to Arena Parkway. The Arena is one mile down on the right. When traveling North on Hwy 94 from Hwy 40/61, take 364 east to the Arena Parkway/ Upper Bottom Road exit #14. Turn left on to Arena Parkway. The Arena is one mile down on the right.