Jayapal and fellow Progressive Caucus members call for Boeing contract talks to continue
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Thirty members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, led by Washington state’s very own United States Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), is calling on Boeing and IAM 751 and W24 negotiating teams to “return to the bargaining table” following the aerospace company’s rescinding its “best and final” September 23 offer on October 8. “IAM District 751and […]
Boeing withdraws its ‘best and final’ offer, negotiations in limbo
EVERETT—Boeing announced Tuesday evening it has withdrawn its “best and final” offer proposed to IAM 751 & W24 union members on September 23, now leaving 33,000 striking workers and an industry anxiously awaiting next steps. Boeing spokesperson declined to elaborate on what those next steps will be when asked by the Lynnwood Times. Also, Boeing’s […]
Larsen and DelBene join the picket line with Boeing Machinists in Everett
EVERETT—Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) joined striking Boeing IAM 751 workers on the picket lines outside of Boeing’s Everett factory on Friday, September 27, to hear their concerns and to show support to union members’ efforts to negotiate a fair contract with Boeing. “They are very dedicated to each other, they are […]
House Transportation subcommittee hears from FAA Administrator on Boeing
WASHINGTON D.C.—The House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee heard testimony from Michael Whitaker, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), on Tuesday, September 24, focused on its oversight of Boeing’s corrective action plan following Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 incident. Whitaker briefed the committee back in June on Boeing’s manufacturing and production process and appeared before it […]
Boeing to acquire Spirit AeroSystems
ARLINGTON, Va.—Boeing announced on Monday, July 1, it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Spirit AeroSystems. The merger is an all-stock transaction at an equity value of approximately $4.7 billion, or $37.25 per share. The total transaction value is approximately $8.3 billion, including Spirit’s last reported net debt. Each share of Spirit common […]
Boeing airplanes just as safe as Airbus despite media hype
EVERETT—A Lynnwood Times study of National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) incident records from 2014 to 2023 concludes that there is no statistically significant safety difference between US-related Boeing and Airbus commercial aircraft. Boeing scrutiny and oversight After Alaska Airlines Flight 1282’s non-fatal incident involving a cabin door blowing off mid-flight on January 5, 2024, due to four […]
Boeing top executive announce retirements, search for new CEO
ARLINGTON, Va.— Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun along with BCA president and board chair announce resignations on Monday, March 25, after a plethora of safety and quality incidents arising after the near-fatal Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 in-flight mid-cabin door blowout in January. “The eyes of the world are on us, and I know we […]