Today in Labor History Dec 14 Daniel DeLeon, socialist scholar and labor organizer, born & Boeing

[Omaha Steve]

December 14

Daniel DeLeon, socialist scholar and labor organizer, born - 1852

Some 33,000 striking members of the Machinists end a 69-day walkout at Boeing after winning pay and benefit increases and protections against subcontracting some of their work overseas - 1995


And this: December 14, 1995 - Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers ended a 69-day strike at the Boeing Co. The 33,000 strikers gained increases in pay and health benefits and job protections against subcontracting. A key issue in the dispute was Boeing's increasing use of overseas companies to produce parts for its airplanes.

Labor history found here: http://www.unionist.com/today-in-labor-history & here: http://www.workdayminnesota.org/index.php?history_9_12_14_2010