Charles Bickers
Charles Bickers
adding airplane business commercial employees gradual recovery seen
We have seen a gradual recovery in our commercial airplane business and we have been adding employees where necessary.
discussing
The important thing is that we're still negotiating. We're still discussing the issues.
aerospace along current improvement increase leading mean pension pensions percent since ties
The increase we've made ties us as having the leading pension in the aerospace industry. The improvements we've made since 1999, along with the current offer, would mean a 65 percent improvement in pensions since 1999.
planes soon
Deliveries will take place as soon as planes are completed.
assemble benefits intend
We do not intend to assemble airplanes during this strike. No one benefits from a strike.
ability above believe business employees face future offer realities recognizes reflects secure win
We believe our offer is well above market. Our offer reflects the business realities we face and recognizes the contribution of our employees with the ability for us to win new business. That's how you secure the long-term future of our employees and our company.
heard saying union
We heard what the union was saying about pensions.
optimistic together
We're optimistic and businesslike. We're working together well.
delivering ready
We are delivering everything that is ready to go.