Nov 15th, 2008 · Worksman Cycles in Queens, N.Y., is the oldest existing maker of industrial bicycles, tricycles and vender carts in the country. Worksman makes everything from pizza delivery bikes to carts and tricycles for use at companies such as Boeing and General Motors.
Nov 3rd, 2008 · Boeing's commercial aircraft workers are heading back to factory floors. The union and company executives agreed on a contract that ended the costly two-month walkout. In the end, Boeing and the union forged a compromise on the thorny issue of hiring non-union contract workers. The machinists union also won raises of 15 percent over four years, as well as bonuses.
Oct 28th, 2008 · Chicago-based Boeing Co. and its machinists union struck a tentative deal to end a seven-week strike that has shut down the company's commercial airplane operations. The deal gives workers a 15 percent pay raise over the four-year life of the contract.
Oct 28th, 2008 · Boeing and its machinists union have reached a tentative four-year settlement to end a strike that has shut down the company's commercial airplane operations since early September.
Oct 23rd, 2008 · Talks aimed at settling the Machinist union strike at Boeing resume Thursday at the request of a federal mediator. Both the union and management have strong incentives to settle. Boeing reported a big earnings decline Wednesday.
Oct 23rd, 2008 · Stock prices tumbled on Wednesday, falling to five-year lows. The drop followed disappointing earnings reports from major companies. Firms as diverse as Boeing, Merck and DuPont have all said their profits fell short of expectations. The bad news is also taking a toll on consumers, who are cutting back on spending.
Oct 15th, 2008 · Talks between striking machinists and Boeing broke down this week. The economy has changed dramatically since workers walked off the job in early September, but workers remain committed. Ann Dornfeld reports for member station KUOW in Seattle.
Sep 10th, 2008 · The Pentagon told lawmakers Wednesday that it will not award a $35 billion contract for a new refueling tanker. The announcement puts on hold the intense competition between Boeing and Northrop Grumman to replace the Air Force's aging fleet.