Gov. Gregoire�s statement on Boeing-IAM contract negotiations

For Immediate Release: September 5, 2008

OLYMPIA � Gov. Chris Gregoire issued the following statement regarding negotiations between the Boeing Company and International Association of Machinists (IAM):

�It is unfortunate that Boeing and the IAM could not reach a contract settlement acceptable to both parties. I had hoped that the 48-hour extension would give both parties the opportunity to reach a speedy resolution.

�Boeing and its workforce are a critical part of the health of the state economy. I urge both parties to continue working on a resolution and settle the strike as quickly as possible. I will continue to monitor the situation closely.�