Ron Burgundy Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 By Alwyn Scott and Jonathan Kaminsky SEATTLE (Reuters) - Boeing Co machinists soundly rejected an eight-year labor contract extension on Wednesday that would have let them build the company's newest jetliner in Washington, a historic decision that could forever alter the course of Boeing's 97-year presence in the state. International Association of Machinists members voted 67 percent against a deal that would secure an estimated 20 years of work building Boeing's 777X jet, but a deal that would have terminated their pension plan and raised their healthcare costs. The decision means Boeing will consider building key parts of the 777X, including the wings, in non-union U.S. states or in Japan, where it has already received an offer. The vote means Boeing will look for other locations to build the 777X, the only jet it is likely to develop in the next 15 years. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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