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ITF supports Boeing workers' dispute
8 September 2008
ITF Civil Aviation Secretary Ingo Marowsky today personally delivered a pledge of support from the ITF to the International Association of Machinists (IAM), whose members have just begun strike action against the giant Boeing Company.
IAM workers at Boeing facilities in Kansas, Oregon and Washington State began industrial action at 12:01 yesterday, after the conditions offered by the company fell short of previous agreements, particularly in the areas of health care and job security.
The promise of ITF support was came in response to an appeal for assistance from International Department Director Owen Herrnstadt who said: “The Boeing Company must know that when they take on the IAM, they take on the world’s labor movement.”
ITF General Secretary David Cockroft told IAM members: “We know your decision has not have been taken lightly, but instead follows extended negotiations that sought to achieve a just and reasonable settlement.”
“Sadly Boeing has not reciprocated the IAM’s willingness to draw up a package that reflects every working man and woman’s need for security and freedom from fear should he or she fall sick. In support of our colleagues in the union we entreat the company to reconsider and pursue such a settlement. However, we must also advise them that the IAM is a union with a history of international solidarity, and one that can, rightly, expect to look to its friends at moments like these. We in the ITF are proud to offer our help, and promise that until the management returns to the bargaining table and draws up a fairer offer, you can count on us for our support.”
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