WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) recently led a group of Washington lawmakers urging Boeing and union firefighters represented by International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local I-66 to continue to negotiate in good faith toward an agreement that provides Boeing firefighters with fair pay and benefits.

Larsen was joined by Reps. Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Adam Smith (WA-09) and Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) in sending a letter to Boeing President David Calhoun and IAFF Local I-66 President Casey Yeager.

“Union firefighters at Boeing facilities in Washington state perform dangerous and important work, responding to industrial emergencies in potentially hazardous settings. As such, we have heard from constituents about the safety consequences of Boeing’s decision to lock out its union firefighters,” wrote the lawmakers.

“Following the latest round of negotiations, we urge both parties to continue to negotiate in good faith toward an agreement that provides Boeing firefighters with fair pay and benefits. And while these negotiations are underway, we urge Boeing to address concerns about the safety of its entire workforce by ensuring union firefighters can return to duty.”

To read the full letter, click here.

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