Boeing and IAM Union strike a tentative deal, contract vote this week

SEATTLE—Boeing, on Sunday, September 8, reached a tentative agreement on a historic contract offer with International Association of Machinists (IAM) Districts 751 and W24, which represents over 33,000 Boeing employees. Union members are expected to vote Thursday, September 12 on the agreement as a possible strike looms the following day. At 25 percent, the tentative agreement […]

Boeing now faces worker strike amidst slew of manufacturing issues

EVERETT—Boeing’s largest labor union, International Association of Machinists (IAM), is threatening to strike on September 13 after neither the union nor the aerospace manufacturing giant have seemed to meet eye-to-eye throughout negotiations for higher wages that began last March. IAM represents more than 30,000 Boeing employees which, if a strike were to occur, could have […]

Mukilteo-based Electroimpact seeking part-time and full-time interns

MUKILTEO, Wash., September 20, 2023—Aerospace and automation manufacturer Electroimpact is now accepting full-time and part-time engineering interns at its Mukilteo location. If accepted, interns work closely alongside experienced engineers, actively contributing to both the design and assembly of the company’s cutting-edge equipment. Electroimpact internships serve a dual purpose: they offer exceptional learning opportunities while serving […]

ElectroImpact: The nature of entrepreneurs and the companies they create

By Michael Gold | Commentary This article is about a leading edge, privately held company based in Mukilteo, Washington called ElectroImpact (EI). The company supplies production automation equipment to the aerospace industry. Our economy was created by entrepreneurs who had an idea and followed it; motived by a passion for learning and accomplishment. This is […]