Interesting that the NATIONAL (office of the union) wanted the contract to be approved. Obviously they “get it”; otherwise Boeing would take its production elsewhere, ending tens of millions of annual dues dollars flowing to the National.
The LOCAL seems hell-bent on driving over a cliff, like Thelma & Louise. Perhaps most of the Local members figure they have enough to retire on, so, screw all the guys (and ladies) who might be affected by Boeing’s dumping the SEATAC area.
Yes, the local leadership and older members were dead set against another vote but from the previous articles it looked to me like the younger workers believed Boeing would go elsewhere if they voted the second offer down.
I personally believe that was right and still is.