Category Labor
The Pilot Shortage
A major theme at the 2014 RAA convention was the looming pilot shortage. Given the crucial role regional airlines play in the industry, a pilot shortage among regionals points to a coming shortage among the majors. Given the erratic cycles…
The IAM Vote – What it Means
The International Association of Machinists voted Friday to accept Boeing’s contract offer that was previously rejected by union leadership, extending the contract by eight years and guaranteeing that the 777-X will continue to be built in the Puget Sound region. …
The Battle for ANA has Far-Reaching Implications
[UPDATE – Boeing has communicated with us that the company has made no decision about 777x assembly and they continue to explore all their options] With Japan Air Lines breaking Boeing’s lock on the Japanese market with an order for…
Dim outlook for Boeing-SPEEA talks – but how far apart are they, really?
Contract negotiations resumed January 9 between Boeing and its engineers’ union, SPEEA. The outlook is dim and the prospects of a strike are high. The gap between the SPEEA “wants” and the Boeing offer is too wide and talks are…