Boeing firefighters picket with strike fast approaching

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Boeing firefighters apart of the Local I-66 union are preparing to strike if they can't reach an agreement with the company.

, representing firefighters at Boeing, hit the picket lines outside the Boeing facilities in Renton and Everett Monday. The firefighters claim low wages are forcing them to leave the company and that Boeing wants to extend the length of service from 14 to 19 years before a worker can earn the top salary.Local I-66 represents more than 120 firefighters working in Boeing fire stations in Auburn, Everett, Renton, Seattle and Moses Lake.

More than 80% of the union voted against the previous contract proposals presented to them. In addition to issues with career progression, the union cited disparities in pay and safety concerns were listed as the primary reasons for rejecting previous proposals.“Our contract offer includes a highly competitive market-based compensation package that is aligned with industrial fire departments,” Boeing said in an updated statement, according to FOX 13.

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