ARLINGTON, Virginia - Union leaders and U.S. lawmakers on Monday criticized Boeing 's lockout of its unionized firefighters and urged the planemaker to reach a contract deal .
"We want to get a deal. We just want to be treated fairly," Kelly told Reuters, who said Boeing wants firefighters to work nearly 20 years before reaching top pay but added he is hopeful talks will soon resume."If they can break us and set a pattern, that will then translate into the contract of the larger unions. That's where the real savings are."
Boeing, which did not immediately comment Monday, said last week its contract offer to increase firefighters' average take-home pay from $91,000 to $112,000 in the first year remains on the table. She added having skilled firefighters was crucial for Boeing. "What makes the company safer ultimately makes the company more trusted and more profitable," Shuler said.
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