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Machinists at Hytek in Kent reject contract, authorize strike

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KENT (Feb. 26, 2013) — A key Boeing Co. supplier now faces the prospect of a strike.
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Kent-based Boeing supplier Hytek faces possible strike

Steve Wilhelm

Staff Writer- Puget Sound Business Journal
Boeing supplier Hytek Finishes seems to be verge of a strike, possibly compounding the issues Boeing may be facing in maintaining production while the company tries to get the 787 back into the air. Read more...

Boeing Suppliers Vote to Strike

By Amien Essif - In These Times
More than 180 workers at a Kent, Wash. plant owned by Hytek Finishes, which manufactures parts for the aerospace giant Boeing and other companies, voted on Saturday to authorize a strike. The move was triggered by Hytek’s refusal to negotiate fairly, says Machinists Union District 751, which represents the workers. The vote was followed by a picket training in preparation for the strike. Read more...

Supplier for Everett-built Boeing jets faces possible strike

A company that supplies parts for Boeing's Everett-built jets could face a strike by Machinists.

Over the weekend, members of Local District 751 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers rejected a contract offer from Hytek Finishes. Union members also authorized a strike of the Kent-based manufacturer. Read More...

Machinists vote for strike at Hytek in Kent

Members of the Machinist union at Kent-based aerospace company Hytek Finishes voted Saturday to reject a four-year contract offer and to authorize a strike. read more...

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Udate - IAM Wins in NLRB Case Against Hytek Finishes

“For more than a year now, Hytek managers have dragged their feet and refused to follow the law,” said Western
Territory GLR Kevin Cummings. “Maybe now they’ll get serious about negotiating a fair contract with our members.
They’ve had their lives on hold long enough.”

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Update - Machinists win NLRB ruling as dispute with Hytek continues

The NLRB found that Hytek Finishes, of Kent, breached labor law in two areas. The company said it will comply with
a proposed NLRB settlement but still ahead is difficult bargaining with the Machinists union.

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Update - The Puget Sound Business Journal is reporting that the NLRB has proposed a settlement that would move negotiations forward.

 If approved, the settlement would resolve the nine violations of federal labor law committed by Hytek.

 “For more than a year now, Hytek managers have dragged their feet and refused to follow the law,” said Kevin Cummings,
the union’s lead negotiator. “Maybe now they’ll get serious about negotiating a fair contract with our members.
They’ve had their lives on hold long enough.”

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By Dominic Gates

Seattle Times aerospace reporter
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