Boeing is currently facing a labor dispute involving its unionized firefighters, who have been on the picket lines since May 4 following the company's announcement of a lockout. The firefighters, represented by IAFF Local I-66, are advocating for fair pay, better benefits, and safer working conditions. They start at $51k and need to work 19 years to reach top pay. President Joe Biden and Representative Adam Smith have expressed concern over the situation, urging Boeing to resume negotiations and reach a fair agreement. Biden highlighted the importance of collective bargaining and called for a resolution that benefits both the company and its employees. The lockout has raised safety concerns at Boeing facilities, with reports indicating that the reduced number of firefighters is struggling to maintain safety standards.
Biden Tells Boeing To Give Its Workers 'The Pay And Benefits They Deserve' https://t.co/6x11uXv95y
Biden concerned over Boeing firefighters' lockout https://t.co/o2rsHEGd6q https://t.co/9YfQHZIUzS
Union firefighters are essential to the safety of the entire Boeing workforce. I support the women and men with @BoeingFFs as they seek a fair deal that secures fair pay & benefits for firefighters & ensures the safety of the best aerospace workforce in the world. https://t.co/gVTpNiwXUJ
I share @POTUS's concerns about the Boeing firefighter lockout in Washington. Thank you President Biden for joining the calls urging the parties to return to the negotiating table and participate in good faith discussions that result in a strong agreement. https://t.co/An3cPswVuD
Joe Biden is expressing concern that Boeing has locked its unionized firefighters out for five days. The firefighters keep facilities safe, and right now other workers are struggling to keep up. Firefighters start at $51k and Boeing wants them to work 19 years to reach top pay.
‘It’s a hot mess right now’: Is the Boeing firefighter lockout putting Everett employees at risk? – KIRO 7 News Seattle “There’s five people to deal with it all right now.”🫠😬 Whenever @Boeing is ready to bargain, we will be back. #boeinglockout https://t.co/BTrDAAB68y
President Joe Biden weighed in on a labor dispute underway at Boeing, urging the planemaker to restart stalled contract talks with a union representing 160 of its firefighters. https://t.co/FkFjpPFAzv
*BIDEN: CONCERNED BY REPORTS OF BOEING LOCKING OUT UNION MEMBERS wait until he hears what Boeing does to whistleblowers
Collective bargaining is a right that helps employers and employees. I’m concerned by reports that Boeing locked out IAFF I-66 members. I encourage folks to return to the table to secure a deal that benefits Boeing and gets these firefighters the pay and benefits they deserve.
Fire fighters in our region are picketing for fair pay, better benefits, and a safer workplace. It is crucial that Boeing and IAFF Local I-66 continue discussions that result in a strong agreement. My full statement: https://t.co/TXXt4CeXtx https://t.co/Gi0NaFW6lE
Boeing firefighters have been on the picket lines since May 4 when the company announced the lockout. https://t.co/FmGUb10MmH
Boeing is celebrating the latest employee to come forward with dirt on the company 'for doing the right thing' https://t.co/kEfjWCp4Zz