Politics & Government

McCarthy: Boeing Agreement Benefits Whole Region

The Pierce County executive highlights, in particular, the company's plant in Fredrickson.

(This is from Pierce County regarding the tentative deal between Boeing and its International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAM)

Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy issued the following statement regarding the tentative contract agreement reached by

"This is great news that will have a positive effect on Pierce County's economy. The Boeing plant in Frederickson builds parts for the 737, and Pierce County is home to nearly 100 Boeing suppliers. In addition, thousands of people who work at the Renton and Frederickson plants live in Pierce County.

"I co-chair the Pierce County Aerospace Cluster Team with Chris Green of the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County. We are working to grow the aerospace industry here, and today's announcement will help because the agreement provides vital stability for Boeing and its workers."


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