Boeing officially announces furloughs to employees, a 25% pay cut
CRYSTAL CITY, VA—In an email message to all Boeing employees on September 18, President and CEO Kelly Ortberg announced, “temporary furloughs” for US-based executives, managers and employees to start in the “coming days.” “With production paused across many key programs in the Pacific Northwest, our business faces substantial challenges, and it is important that we […]
Strike! More than 30,000 Boeing workers now head to picket lines
EVERETT—With a vote of 94.6%, the International Association of Machinists (IAM) 751 and W24 union members rejected the latest Collective Bargaining Agreement with Boeing on Thursday night and agreed to strike with a vote of 96%. A minimum two-thirds vote is required to authorize the strike. The strike begins at 12:01 a.m., Friday, September 13. […]
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 […]
