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Securing Aerospace in Washington

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Why landing the 737 MAX matters to Washington

The Washington Aerospace Partnership is a collaboration of business, labor and government leaders working together to ensure Washington state continues to be a leader in aerospace excellence.

This past year the Partnership helped secure a landmark commitment by the Boeing Company to build the 737 MAX airplane in Washington state, securing 81,000 jobs for more than 650 companies.

We are currently working with the Legislature and Governor to advance a package of legislative proposals to invest and strengthen Washington's place in the rapidly changing aerospace industry. These proposals provide more higher education opportunities, increase and strengthen our manufacturing workforce, expand research, and cultivate a healthy business climate.

Please join with us to ensure our aerospace industry continues to prosper in Washington state.

Washington Aerospace Partnership Co-Chairs:
Bob Drewel, Executive Director, Puget Sound Regional Council
Jeff Johnson, President, Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Tayloe Washburn, Board Member, Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce

"We are committed to working with the Partnership to retain and create aerospace jobs here in Washington State. The Machinists stand ready to strengthen Washington as the world hub for aerospace."

----Tom Wroblewski, President/DBR,Aerospace Machinists DL 751

"This is much bigger than the 737 MAX. It's about the future of aerospace in Washington and whether companies in the business here today are going to be winners in the future."

--Bob Drewel, Former Snohomish County Executive, Current Executive Director of the Puget Sound Regional Council

"Our region has been the backbone of the aerospace industry since Bill Boeing constructed his first plane here. Labor is committed to continuing this legacy built by the workers of Washington."

--Jeff Johnson, Washington State Labor Council