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"After weeks of robust debate, IAM members at Boeing
made decisions they felt were in the best interest of
their careers," said Buffenbarger. "Despite individual
differences, I believe this vote preserves thousands of
good-paying IAM jobs, while assuring the success of the
777X program."
Under the terms of the eight-year contract extension,
the 777X and its composite wing will be built in the
Puget Sound area by Boeing employees represented by the
IAM. This work includes fuselage build, final assembly
and major components fabrication such as interiors and
wires.
"Thanks to this vote by our employees, the future of
Boeing in the Puget Sound region has never looked
brighter," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes
President and CEO Ray Conner. "We're proud to say
that together, we'll build the world's next great
airplane the 777X and its new wing right here. This
will put our workforce on the cutting edge of
composite technology, while sustaining thousands of
local jobs for years to come."
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