Gov. Gregoire�s statement National Labor Relations Board dismissing case against Boeing

For Immediate Release: December 9, 2011

OLYMPIA � Gov. Chris Gregoire today issued the following statement on the National Labor Relations Board decision to dismiss its case against Boeing:

�I commend the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers for asking that the NLRB case be dismissed. Today�s announcement provides a unified direction moving forward � and strengthens a renewed, solid relationship between Boeing and its workforce. The two parties are truly partners � working together to ensure not only success for the company and its employees, but also a strong future for the state of Washington by keeping us the most competitive center for aerospace.�

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