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The Test of Wills at Boeing

Good summary article, and thanks. Nobody ever "wins" a protracted strike, financially speaking. I agree that the timing has it taking place during the early stages of a recession, making it more difficult. Fortunately, the workers at Boeing didn't let an economic downturn become an excuse for accepting the continued shameful "exporting" of American jobs.

Boeing, doing what is in their best interest as a wealth-generating entity, won't be satisfied until the workers at the US plants earn wages closer to the globalized average, or they'll continue to send work where wages are lower. The machinists, doing what is in their interest, are saying that hurts the people who live here, and it's not necessary.

Boeing Drags Its Heels on Air Force Bid

Good summary. I for one would be glad to see the Pentagon call Boeing's bluff. They have tried to cheat and strongarm the procurement process in the past. A fair playing field has no part of this process. I say let the crybabies at Boeing take their toys home and sit out the game; the Lockheed consortium can provide the needed equpment.

Alas, that's wishful thinking. Corporations run the government, and because Boeing knows that, they can afford to sulk.