Boeing machinists voting on contract tied to 777X

yahoo ^ | 1/3/2014 | Manuel Valdes, Associated Press

[max americana]

Ex Teamsters here. When I was let go by a certain company many years ago, those bastards didn’t help my group one bit. I hate any labor union in any form.

[Jane Long]

I wouldn’t doubt that.

[Cementjungle]

I hope they turn it down. I want to see Boeing move elsewhere and prosper... this country needs to remain strong in this field.

If those greedy Seattle idiots don't want to be a part of it, there are plenty of other Americans who do.

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

Does anyone know if the union voted the contract down?

[tinamina]

Yes...the union LOST and was not happy about it either. 51/49 vote. So barely lost. But they did lose and I am happy as I live here and it will not plunge the whole area into a depression. The union guy showed his face on TV for 45 seconds and ran off without answering a single question.

[trebb]

Local union officials, meanwhile, urged their 30,000 members to oppose the deal that members were voting on Friday, arguing that the proposal surrenders too much at a time of company profitability.

Want your profitability governed so it doesn't become "excessive"? Let a union in.

[hattend]

"I don't want to mess with my pension. I'm here for my paycheck and for my pension," Shrader said.

Actually having the job that provides both is optional.