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3 days ago
- Business
Boeing's fighter jet workers reject contract offer
Boeing Co. expects more than 3,200 union workers at three St. Louis-area plants that produce U.S. fighter jets to strike after they rejected a proposed contract Sunday that included a 20% wage increase over four years. The International Machinists and Aerospace Workers union said the vote by District 837 members was overwhelmingly against the proposed contract. The existing contract was to expire at 11:59 p.m. Central time Sunday, but the union said a 'cooling off' period would keep a strike from beginning for another week, until Aug. 4. Union leaders had recommended approving the offer, calling it a 'landmark' agreement when it was announced last week. Organizers said then that the offer would improve medical, pension and overtime benefits in addition to pay. The vote came two days before Boeing planned to announce its second quarter earnings, after saying earlier this month that it had delivered 150 commercial airliners and 36 military aircraft and helicopters during the quarter, up from 130 and 26 during the first quarter. Its stock closed Friday at $233.06 a share, up $1.79. The union did not say specifically why members rejected the contract, only that it 'fell short of addressing the priorities and sacrifices' of the union's workers. Last fall, Boeing offered a general wage increase of 38% over four years to end a 53-day strike by 33,000 aircraft workers producing passenger aircraft. 'Our members are standing together to demand a contract that respects their work and ensures a secure future,' the union said in a statement. Dan Gillan, general manager and senior Boeing executive in St. Louis, said in a statement that the company is 'focused on preparing for a strike.' He described the proposal as 'the richest contract offer' ever presented to the St. Louis union. 'No talks are scheduled with the union,' said Gillan, who is also vice president for Boeing Air Dominance, the division for the production of several military jets, including the U.S. Navy's Super Hornet, as well as the Air Force's Red Hawk training aircraft.
The Hill
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hill
Boeing's fighter jet workers in the St. Louis area reject a contract offer
Boeing Co. expects more than 3,200 union workers at three St. Louis-area plants that produce U.S. fighter jets to strike after they rejected a proposed contract Sunday that included a 20% wage increase over four years. The International Machinists and Aerospace Workers union said the vote by District 837 members was overwhelmingly against the proposed contract. The existing contract was to expire at 11:59 p.m. Central time Sunday, but the union said a 'cooling off' period would keep a strike from beginning for another week, until Aug. 4. Union leaders had recommended approving the offer, calling it a 'landmark' agreement when it was announced last week. Organizers said then that the offer would improve medical, pension and overtime benefits in addition to pay. The vote came two days before Boeing planned to announce its second quarter earnings, after saying earlier this month that it had delivered 150 commercial airliners and 36 military aircraft and helicopters during the quarter, up from 130 and 26 during the first quarter. Its stock closed Friday at $233.06 a share, up $1.79. The union did not say specifically why members rejected the contract, only that it 'fell short of addressing the priorities and sacrifices' of the union's workers. Last fall, Boeing offered a general wage increase of 38% over four years to end a 53-day strike by 33,000 aircraft workers producing passenger aircraft. 'Our members are standing together to demand a contract that respects their work and ensures a secure future,' the union said in a statement. Dan Gillan, general manager and senior Boeing executive in St. Louis, said in a statement that the company is 'focused on preparing for a strike.' He described the proposal as 'the richest contract offer' ever presented to the St. Louis union. 'No talks are scheduled with the union,' said Gillan, who is also vice president for Boeing Air Dominance, the division for the production of several military jets, including the U.S. Navy's Super Hornet, as well as the Air Force's Red Hawk training aircraft.
Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Boeing's fighter jet workers in the St. Louis area reject a contract offer
Boeing Co. expects more than 3,200 union workers at three St. Louis-area plants that produce U.S. fighter jets to strike after they rejected a proposed contract Sunday that included a 20% wage increase over four years. The International Machinists and Aerospace Workers union said the vote by District 837 members was overwhelmingly against the proposed contract. The existing contract was to expire at 11:59 p.m. Central time Sunday, but the union said a 'cooling off' period would keep a strike from beginning for another week, until Aug. 4. Union leaders had recommended approving the offer, calling it a 'landmark' agreement when it was announced last week. Organizers said then that the offer would improve medical, pension and overtime benefits in addition to pay. The vote came two days before Boeing planned to announce its second quarter earnings, after saying earlier this month that it had delivered 150 commercial airliners and 36 military aircraft and helicopters during the quarter, up from 130 and 26 during the first quarter. Its stock closed Friday at $233.06 a share, up $1.79. The union did not say specifically why members rejected the contract, only that it 'fell short of addressing the priorities and sacrifices' of the union's workers. Last fall, Boeing offered a general wage increase of 38% over four years to end a 53-day strike by 33,000 aircraft workers producing passenger aircraft. 'Our members are standing together to demand a contract that respects their work and ensures a secure future,' the union said in a statement. Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. Dan Gillan, general manager and senior Boeing executive in St. Louis, said in a statement that the company is 'focused on preparing for a strike.' He described the proposal as 'the richest contract offer' ever presented to the St. Louis union. 'No talks are scheduled with the union,' said Gillan, who is also vice president for Boeing Air Dominance, the division for the production of several military jets, including the U.S. Navy's Super Hornet, as well as the Air Force's Red Hawk training aircraft.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Tony Duckworth to lead Albany-area YMCA
ALBANY — When Tony Duckworth stepped away from his role as Albany State University's athletic director in 2023, he didn't expect his next opportunity to come from one of Albany's most community-centered institutions: the YMCA. In June, Duckworth will officially take over as director of the Albany-area YMCA, following the retirement of longtime leader Dan Gillan. 'I wanted to stay in Albany,' Duckworth said. 'That was the deciding factor.' After leaving Albany State, Duckworth turned down several out-of-town opportunities before accepting a position with Syneos Health, a pharmaceutical company. But even as he settled into that role, he kept an eye out for meaningful leadership opportunities in the Albany area. Off the clock, he remained a familiar face in the community, officiating high school basketball and baseball games and writing a popular weekly column for The Albany Herald. The Path to the YMCA It was a connection from his time on the NCAA Division II basketball selection committee that first introduced Duckworth to the idea of YMCA leadership. A fellow athletic director on the committee had taken a CEO role at a Pennsylvania YMCA shortly after Duckworth left ASU. 'That was the first time I really considered nonprofit leadership,' Duckworth said. 'It stayed in the back of my mind.' When Gillan announced his plans to retire, a local Albany State booster let Duckworth know about the opening. He applied, and after what he called an 'exhaustive' interview process, he was selected to lead the organization. Similar Roles, New Mission Transitioning from collegiate athletics to a nonprofit organization may seem like a shift, but Duckworth sees plenty of overlap. 'There are a lot of parallels,' he said. 'As a Division II athletic director, you wear many hats—staffing, budgeting, resolving complaints, running events, sweeping floors, driving buses, and fundraising. That's very similar to nonprofit leadership.' At the YMCA, Duckworth is especially motivated by programs that serve youth and families in need. 'We're feeding kids who might not get another meal that day,' he said. 'Feeding the Valley provides those meals, and both our afterschool programs and our partners at Easter Seals benefit from that relationship. It's a mission-driven operation that calls for creativity and compassion.' Listening First, Then Leading Rather than implementing immediate changes, Duckworth said his first few months on the job will be focused on understanding the organization's people and culture. 'For the first three to six months, I'm going to be listening,' he said. 'I want to understand the day-to-day operations, the roles of our team, and the needs of our members. If I'm asking questions, it's not to challenge—it's to learn.' Growth and Facility Improvements Though large-scale changes aren't imminent, Duckworth said improvements are already underway thanks to federal funding secured by Gillan through U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff. 'Members at the Gillionville Road facility will see aesthetic upgrades around the indoor pool and behind-the-scenes work that's just as important,' Duckworth said. 'A new HVAC system is also going into the gym.' Looking further ahead, he's excited about potential expansion, especially at the Lee County YMCA. 'There's a lot of development happening in that area,' he said. 'Our board is forward-thinking, and I hope to be a strong voice as we plan for future growth.' For Duckworth, leading the YMCA feels like a natural extension of his passion for serving people. 'The Y is truly a one-stop shop,' he said. 'It's the only place in town that serves everyone—from elementary school kids to senior citizens. No one else does what the YMCA does, and I'm honored to help continue that mission.'
