Smith Statement on the Boeing Company and International Association of Machinists Announcement

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement today after the Boeing Company and the International Association of Machinists announced they intend to build the new 737 MAX inRenton,Wash.:

"I am pleased that Boeing and the International Association of Machinists have come to anagreementto build the new737 MAXinBoeing'sRenton,Washingtonplant pending ratification of a labor agreement.Boeing's intent to build Next-Generation 737s and the 737 MAXs in theRentonfacilityis great news for the Puget Sound Region.737 MAX production inRentonwould guarantee employment for thousands of workers and provide a much needed boost to thelocaleconomy.

"I applaud the effort that Boeing and IAM have put into securing an early agreement to ensure the Puget Sound Region remains a leader in aerospace manufacturing."

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