Amid lockout, Boeing, union firefighters return to bargaining table

EVERETT — Boeing and its union firefighters resumed bargaining this week, after the company locked them out of its Everett, Seattle area and Moses Lake facilities two weeks ago.

About 125 Boeing firefighters, who are members of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local I-66, are seeking a contract that includes competitive pay and better staffing.

Talks took place on Monday and Wednesday, and they were scheduled to resume next Monday, Boeing said in a statement to managers it shared with The Daily Herald.

“We once again returned to the bargaining table on May 15 with the assistance of a federal mediator in the hopes of ending the lockout. We remain committed to reaching a deal,” Wednesday’s statement said.

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