After bargaining deadline, Boeing locks out firefighters union in Everett [View all]

EVERETT — After negotiations fell through this week, Boeing followed through with its plan to lock out union firefighters if a contract was not settled by 12:01 a.m. Saturday.

“We have now locked out members of the bargaining unit and fully implemented our contingency plan with highly qualified firefighters performing the work of International Association of Firefighters members,” Boeing said in a statement Saturday. “Our plan ensures safe operations at our Puget Sound area sites with no impact to business operations.”

About 125 Boeing firefighters members of the IAFF Local I-66 are seeking a deal that includes competitive pay and better staffing. The union rejected two previous contract offers.

“As of 12:01 a.m. Boeing firefighters were forced to turn in their badges, take all of their things, and leave the property,” a post on the IAFF Local I-66 Facebook page said.

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