Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su commented on the recent vote by members of the International Association of Machinists to approve a new contract proposal from the Boeing Company. In her statement, Su acknowledged the significance of this agreement for both parties involved.

"President Biden and I congratulate the 33,000 machinists at the Boeing Company on their historic new collective bargaining agreement," Su stated. She highlighted that this deal includes "record wage increases, retirement improvements, guaranteed productivity bonuses, and commitments by the company to keep production in Puget Sound." According to Su, these outcomes are possible when workers have a strong voice in negotiations.

Su also emphasized her role in bringing both parties back to the negotiating table. She praised IAM District 751 President Jon Holden, District W-24 President Brandon Bryant, and Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg for their leadership and direct involvement in reaching this agreement. "This agreement proves yet again that collective bargaining works," she noted.

The Acting Secretary concluded by pointing out that with this ratified agreement, Boeing and its machinists can focus on building and strengthening their partnership. This collaboration is deemed essential for Boeing's continued success.