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Solidarity flourishes on the IAM strikeline
SEATTLE, WA (September 27, 2024) — 33,000 Machinists are on strike, but they aren’t alone on the line. Their fight is backed by working people across Washington, Oregon, and the nation. As the workers enter their third week on strike, other Boeing workers, fellow union members, and community supporters are standing with them.
Photo: SPEEA
SPEEA members working at Boeing are heading to pickets on their lunch breaks and after hours.
Photo: AFA-CWA
Pilots and flight attendants are supporting the lines, including a Renton visit yesterday by Sara Nelson, President of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA.
Beyond the aerospace industry, local unions have been adopting strike lines, coming out in groups to back up the workers on the line.
Photo: SEIU Healthcare 1199NW & OPEIU 8
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW and OPEIU 8 members walked pickets this week and brought donations to strike halls.
Photo: SEIU 6
Purple power was strong this week, with SEIU 6 also joining striking Machinists in Seattle.
Photo: MLK Labor & WSLC
MLK Labor and the Washington State Labor Council union staff — current and perhaps, future — came out to stand with IAM on the strike lines in Renton.
Direct support on the picket line has come from as far away as Texas:
A quick turn of a trip. I saw 2 picket line locations in Renton & Seattle. Spirits are high and so is the community support. A special moment as my nephew, who works in the 737 plant, took me around the lines.
Solidarity to @MachinistsUnion @IAM751 workers fighting for respect! pic.twitter.com/lJXiC9wPpZ
— Tevita “Mic-Guy” Uhatafe (@tevitauhatafe) September 16, 2024
As IAM and Boeing meet again today at the federal mediator’s table, the workers — and the community members that literally stand beside them — are united. Our future, our fight.
Solidarity in action! 💪🏽
IAM Int’l President @IAMBrianBryant and many others are standing strong with @IAM751 and W24 members on the Boeing picket lines.
Together, we’re fighting for fair wages, retirement security, and respect on the job! #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/9u5G3uVQko
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) September 27, 2024
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