Machinists Union

Boeing confirms 737 MAX in production again after more than 2 months

Boeing (NYSE: BA) has resumed building 737 MAX aircraft after over two months of stunted production due to a 53-day machinist strike.

Reuters reported Monday that Boeing had restarted production of its 737 MAXs on Friday, about a month after strikes ended at the company’s manufacturing plants in Washington. 

A Boeing spokesperson confirmed with AirlineGeeks that operations have restarted in the region.

“Our team has worked methodically to restart factory operations in the Pacific Northwest,” the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/boeing-confirms-737-max-in-production-again-after-more-than-2-months

Chicago union seeks wage, benefit boosts for rideshare drivers

Uber car waits at airport

The Independent Drivers Guild (IDG), an affiliate union to the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers, has announced it has launched in Chicago in an effort to drive up wages and improve benefits for gig economy drivers in the city.

IDG Chicago will absorb Gig Workers Matter, a Chicago-based organization working for rideshare drivers and other gig economy workers. IDG represents more than 200,000 Uber, Lyft and other gig economy workers in the New York City area, including...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/chicago-union-seeks-wage-benefit-boosts-for-rideshare-drivers