TENTATIVE AGREEMENT

LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING NO. 28

SUBJECT: HIGH PERFORMANCE WORK

ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORT

The Union and the Company agree that the IAM/Boeing Quality Through Training Program (QTTP) will provide training to employees involved in the formation of High Performance Work Organizations (HPWO).

In order to meet this requirement, QTTP will:

1. Work with the appropriate HPWO Leadership Team(s) to identify training requirements.

2. Review available training materials and work with HPWO Leadership Team(s) to develop a tactical training plan which may include:

a. Teaming skills training;

b. Business skills training;

c. Decision making leadership skills;

d. Union history and contract training;

e. HPWO culture, mission, and goals.

3. Develop and provide training materials and handouts, etc.

4. Involve the IAM/Boeing Health and Safety Institute on issues that relate to employee health and safety.

5. Provide support for the HPWO teams with communication and team facilitators, as requested by the HPWO Leadership Team.

Dated: September 29, 2005

By:_____________________________ By:_________________________

Date: ___________________________ Date:_______________________