STOP WORK Strike Sanction Mass Meeting/Solidarity Event

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Attending the strike sanction meeting is the single most important thing a member can do to demonstrate to Boeing you are serious about getting a good contract.

The strike sanction meeting is also known as a "Stop Work Meeting" because the purpose is to show Boeing your solidarity on this one day in July so they will offer a fair contract in August to avoid a strike in September.

This year the Stop Work Meeting will be combined with a membership solidarity event, which provides an opportunity for you and your family to enjoy a day of fun (courtesy of the Union) at the Fun Forest, Pacific Science Center and Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Museum.

Holding an initial strike sanction vote in advance of the actual contract expiration date accomplishes two things:
1) the initial vote provides advanced legal notice to the Grand Lodge so members will receive strike benefit checks without any undue delay if they vote to strike on September 3rd. It is required by the IAM Constitution.
2) An early strike sanction vote is a prime opportunity to educate and rally our members. An open, strong signal of membership determination can persuade Boeing to bargain earnestly and reduce the chances you will have to strike to secure a good agreement.

Boeing closely watches attendance at this meeting as a gauge of how supportive the members are of Union negotiators. A small crowd tells them members are not serious about obtaining a fair contract and do not support Union negotiators.

Important Points to Remember
This vote is NOT an indication a strike will occur on September 4th. The IAM Constitution requires a reaffirmation of strike sanction when you vote on Boeing's final offer. When a member votes to reaffirm on September 3rd, they are saying they are willing to strike for a better offer. The initial strike sanction vote on July 16th is done before members have seen a proposal. The Union cannot use the July 16th vote to take members out on strike.

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