Strike Update -- Day 33, October 8, 2008

After 33 days on the line, your solidarity brought Boeing back to the bargaining table. Tonight, District 751 President Tom Wroblewski announced that throughout the strike Union leaders have talked regularly with the mediator and had several conversations with Boeing.>> Today, Tom Wroblewski and Mark Blondin met with Scott Carson and lead negotiators for Boeing to further outline your issues. At that meeting, it was agreed to return to the bargaining table. We are working out the details of the return to the table with the federal mediator.>> We hope this meeting marks a major step forward. The Union will continue to do everything possible to bargain a contract that addresses the concerns our members have identified.>> Boeing returned to the bargaining table because you stayed united on the picket lines. It is important as we move forward that we continue to stay strong on the picket lines. That's how we're going to secure a contract that will settle this strike.>> Airline Day on the Line - Thursday, October 9th - Gate C39 Seattle>> Support for our strike continues to grow. Tomorrow on Thursday, October 9th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, come join Unionized Alaska Air Group employees (as well as pilots from United Airlines) on the Seattle picket line (Gate C39 - East Marginal Way). These Unions will host a barbecue for striking Boeing Machinists and plan to stand in solidarity on our picket lines to show their support in our fight to get our fair share of Boeing profits. Turn out and show our Union strength! (ends)>