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business3 days ago•5 min saved

Whirlpool Shifts Iowa Jobs to Mexico Amid Tariff Praise

Whirlpool is cutting about 341 jobs at its Amana, Iowa plant and shifting more work to Mexico, a move unions say signals a deliberate offshoring pattern even as the company praises Trump-era tariffs; the Amana plant workforce has dwindled from roughly 3,000 to about 1,300, while Whirlpool opened a Mexico facility and continues to cite tariff-driven investments as supporting US manufacturing, despite critics arguing tariffs raise costs and fail to stop job losses.

via The Guardian|

#business #iam-union #iowa-plant

labor-disputes4 months ago•3 min saved

IAM Union Files Unfair Labor Practice Charge Against Boeing Amid Strike

The IAM Union has filed an unfair labor practice charge against Boeing for refusing to negotiate in good faith during an ongoing strike involving over 3,200 members, which is delaying critical U.S. Air Force aircraft deliveries and highlighting tensions over fair treatment and contract negotiations.

via IAM Union|

#boeing #good-faith-bargaining #iam-union

business1 year ago•5 min saved

Boeing Workers Secure New Contract, Ending Strike with Industry Impact

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) union members at Boeing have ratified a new contract, achieving a 43.65% compounded wage increase over four years. This agreement, facilitated by U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su, follows a two-month strike and sets a new standard for the aerospace industry. The contract includes a $12,000 ratification bonus, improved retirement contributions, and enhanced job security provisions, marking a significant victory for the 33,000 frontline workers involved.

via GOIAM|

#aerospace-industry #boeing #business

business1 year ago•2 min saved

Boeing's New Offer Sparks Hope for Strike Resolution

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has issued an ultimatum to the Machinists Union, warning that if members reject the current contract offer, future proposals may be less favorable. The offer includes a 38% wage increase over four years, and the union's bargaining committee has recommended acceptance to end a costly 54-day strike. The strike has already cost Boeing $1.4 billion and significantly impacted its financial results, with a third-quarter loss of over $6 billion. A vote on the contract is scheduled for November 4, 2024.

via Airways Magazine|

#boeing #business #contract-negotiations