IAM 751

Recent work for Reuters: Boeing machinists vote yes

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Union member Tina Shay reacts with fellow union members after hearing that a union vote narrowly passed by 51% in support of Boeing’s contract with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District Lodge 751 to construct the wings for the 777X jetliner in Seattle, Washington January 3, 2014.

 

Union member Hazel Powers after hearing that a union vote narrowly passed by 51% in support of Boeing’s contract with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District Lodge 751 to construct the wings for the 777X jetliner in Seattle, Washington January 3, 2014.

 

Hazel Powers (R), who has worked at Boeing for 35 years, reacts with fellow union members after hearing that a union vote narrowly passed by 51% in support of Boeing’s contract with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District Lodge 751 to construct the wings for the 777X jetliner in Seattle, Washington January 3, 2014.

 

Union member Tina Shay reacts after hearing that a union vote narrowly passed by 51% in support of Boeing’s contract with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District Lodge 751 to construct the wings for the 777X jetliner in Seattle, Washington January 3, 2014.

 

Union member Gabrielle Rogano (C) reacts with fellow union members after hearing that a union vote narrowly passed by 51% in support of Boeing’s contract with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District Lodge 751 to construct the wings for the 777X jetliner in Seattle, Washington January 3, 2014.

 

Jim Bearden, Administrative Assistant with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District Lodge 751, is pictured while announcing that a vote narrowly passed by 51% in support of Boeing’s contract with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District Lodge 751 to construct the wings for the 777X jetliner in Seattle, Washington January 3, 2014.

 

Jim Bearden, Administrative Assistant with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District Lodge 751, announces that a vote narrowly passed by 51% in support of Boeing’s contract with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District Lodge 751 to construct the wings for the 777X jetliner in Seattle, Washington January 3, 2014.

 

A volunteer from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District Lodge 751 counts ballots at the union’s headquarters in Seattle, Washington January 3, 2014.

 

Ballots are pictured at the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District Lodge 751 headquarters in Seattle, Washington January 3, 2014.

 

An airplane is reflected in the IAM 751 headquarters building in Seattle on the day of the machinists’ historic contract vote, January 3, 2014.

Recent work for Reuters: Boeing union “Vote No” rally

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Union members yell “vote no” during a Boeing union rally against the new contract put forth by Boeing in Seattle, Washington, January 2, 2014. Union machinists of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District Lodge 751 will be voting on the latest contract for the 777X jetliner production in Washington state. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

A truck is parked in front of the IAM District 751 headquarters during a Boeing union rally against the new contract put forth by Boeing in Seattle, Washington, January 2, 2014. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

A “vote no” sign is pictured during a Boeing union rally against the new contract put forth by Boeing in Seattle, Washington, January 2, 2014. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Union members, including Jacob Powers (L) and Chris Schorr (R), cheer during a Boeing union rally against the new contract put forth by Boeing in Seattle, Washington, January 2, 2014. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

(L-R) Sheldon Keehnel, Teresa Dofredo, and Gina Forbush are pictured during a Boeing union rally against the new contract put forth by Boeing in Seattle, Washington, January 2, 2014. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Union members yell during a Boeing union rally against the new contract put forth by Boeing in Seattle, Washington, January 2, 2014. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Jacob Powers yells during a Boeing union rally against the new contract put forth by Boeing in Seattle, Washington, January 2, 2014. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Union members including Rob Curran (C, bottom) yell during a Boeing union rally against the new contract put forth by Boeing in Seattle, Washington, January 2, 2014. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Chuck Brezina, who retires this month and has lost a finger during an industrial accident on the job, is pictured during a Boeing union rally against the new contract put forth by Boeing in Seattle, Washington, January 2, 2014. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

A union member makes noise during a Boeing union rally against the new contract put forth by Boeing in Seattle, Washington, January 2, 2014. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

UCFW 21 president Dave Schmitz, who came to show solidarity with Boeing union machinists, yells during a Boeing union rally against the new contract put forth by Boeing in Seattle, Washington, January 2, 2014. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

 

Recent work for Reuters

photojournalism, Published work, Seattle, Still photography

Today Boeing union members face a tough vote on a new contract. Polls are open until 6 p.m. and the International Association of Machinists will have results by about 9 p.m. on whether or not they will approve some contract cuts in order to secure the new Boeing 777X production in the Seattle area. Boeing got huge tax cuts recently from the state of Washington in order to keep production local, but the union still has to approve the new contract. If it doesn’t, Boeing 777X production could move out of state or even to Japan.

This was a tough, quick <5 minute shoot while a PR rep was babysitting me, but it was still quite fascinating to be there documenting a historic vote and I was grateful to have access. Pics below; thanks for looking.

 

A union member displays his vote against the proposed contract during a union vote at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters in Seattle, Washington by members of the International Association of Machinists on a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner November 13, 2013. The Washington state Legislature will convene Thursday to take up legislation intended to entice Boeing Co to build key parts of its newest jet in the Seattle area in a move that would settle one of the most keenly anticipated decisions in global aerospace.  REUTERS/David Ryder  (UNITED STATES)

 

Jim Rose casts his ballot at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters during a union vote in Seattle, Washington by members of the International Association of Machinists on a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner November 13, 2013. The Washington state Legislature will convene Thursday to take up legislation intended to entice Boeing Co to build key parts of its newest jet in the Seattle area in a move that would settle one of the most keenly anticipated decisions in global aerospace.  REUTERS/David Ryder  (UNITED STATES)

 

A union member casts his ballot at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters during a union vote in Seattle, Washington by members of the International Association of Machinists on a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner November 13, 2013. The Washington state Legislature will convene Thursday to take up legislation intended to entice Boeing Co to build key parts of its newest jet in the Seattle area in a move that would settle one of the most keenly anticipated decisions in global aerospace.  REUTERS/David Ryder  (UNITED STATES)

 

Union members cast their ballots at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters during a union vote in Seattle, Washington by members of the International Association of Machinists on a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner November 13, 2013. The Washington state Legislature will convene Thursday to take up legislation intended to entice Boeing Co to build key parts of its newest jet in the Seattle area in a move that would settle one of the most keenly anticipated decisions in global aerospace.  REUTERS/David Ryder  (UNITED STATES)

 

Union members fill out their ballots at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters during a union vote in Seattle, Washington by members of the International Association of Machinists on a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner November 13, 2013. The Washington state Legislature will convene Thursday to take up legislation intended to entice Boeing Co to build key parts of its newest jet in the Seattle area in a move that would settle one of the most keenly anticipated decisions in global aerospace.  REUTERS/David Ryder  (UNITED STATES)

 

A sign directs union members at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters during a union vote in Seattle, Washington by members of the International Association of Machinists on a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner November 13, 2013. The Washington state Legislature will convene Thursday to take up legislation intended to entice Boeing Co to build key parts of its newest jet in the Seattle area in a move that would settle one of the most keenly anticipated decisions in global aerospace.  REUTERS/David Ryder  (UNITED STATES)

 

Union members check in at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters during a union vote in Seattle, Washington by members of the International Association of Machinists on a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner November 13, 2013. The Washington state Legislature will convene Thursday to take up legislation intended to entice Boeing Co to build key parts of its newest jet in the Seattle area in a move that would settle one of the most keenly anticipated decisions in global aerospace.  REUTERS/David Ryder  (UNITED STATES)