Hawker Beechcraft Machinists Hold Rally

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Reporter: Chris Frank
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A rally by Hawker Beechcraft machinists drew hundreds of workers this afternoon.

The rally was held near the plant in Southeast Wichita. Negotiations between the union and plane maker are entering their final days.

Machinists called the event a "rally for their future". The union expects to receive the company's final offer either Tuesday night or Wednesday.

A machinists spokesperson said the talks with the company have been a struggle, and there is much work to do.

Machinists are scheduled to vote on the contract Saturday.

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Posted by: thunderclap Location: Wichita KS on Aug 2, 2008 at 12:49 AM
To Workin Man - You are pretty judgmental about how 'most' of us are. That said, you must be a company spokesman - an errand boy with no substantial knowledge about aircraft.. and spelling for that matter.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Mead, Co on Jul 31, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Go for it, strike! For years you all have deserved a lot more than you have been given especially my dad and my uncle and many more who have been with Beech since it was in Boulder!!! I'm watchin from Colorado!!! GO DAD & UNCLE TIM!!!

Posted by: Lear guy Location: wichita on Jul 31, 2008 at 04:27 AM
Go Hawkerbeech people go. Union people need to stay togethere during these times. I with other brothers and sisters from the west side will be out to support you folks how ever we can.

Posted by: mr.standup for yourself Location: wichita,hawkerbeech on Jul 30, 2008 at 05:43 PM
workin man,with out good paying aircraft jobs,there would not be very many good paying jobs in wichita i am willing to sacrfice for the future aircraft workers that is not being greedy!!i willing to fight corp.greed is this how you feel about our vets too they also sacrfice for our country future!!either you are rich or salary!! i am a workin man also but i am not a 3rd class worker!!

Posted by: workin man Location: wichita on Jul 30, 2008 at 12:23 PM
of cource u want to strike. most of u are lazy anyway. the union is the only reason u have a job. without it the company would fire ur worthless butt

Posted by: johnny Location: wichita,ks on Jul 30, 2008 at 10:22 AM
hahaha lose some weight.. we want to strike!! foreget u!

Posted by: bart on Jul 30, 2008 at 08:14 AM
Go on strike, maybe you all can lose some weight.

Posted by: jason nguyen Location: wichita K.S on Jul 29, 2008 at 08:49 PM
lol i was that asian guy right in front of the camera man :]

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