WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su issued the following statement on International Association of Machinists members voting to approve a new contract proposal from the Boeing Company.
“President Biden and I congratulate the 33,000 machinists at the Boeing Company on their historic new collective bargaining agreement. This agreement, with its record wage increases, retirement improvements, guaranteed productivity bonuses, and commitments by the company to keep production in Puget Sound, demonstrates what is possible when workers have a real voice on the job.
“When I asked the parties to come back to the table, I got to see first-hand the leadership of IAM District 751 President Jon Holden, District W-24 President Brandon Bryant, and the bargaining committee, as well as the importance of the direct engagement of Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg. This agreement proves yet again that collective bargaining works. It is one of many historic wins for working people that are reshaping and strengthening American industries. With this new agreement ratified, Boeing and its machinists can now move forward to build and strengthen their partnership, which will be critical to Boeing’s success.”
