Renton Mayor Denis Law, who last week urged legislators to pass the package of tax breaks for Boeing designed to keep 777X production in Washington, today released the following statement regarding the upcoming machinists vote on Boeing’s proposal:

“It’s imperative that we do everything possible to assure that the aerospace industry remains strong in our region now and in the future. The action taken by Governor Inslee and the legislature last week is a significant commitment by the state to meet this objective. The next major hurdle is achieving agreement between the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 751 and the Boeing Company, a critical component to assure that the 777x and wing assemblies are built in our state.  A positive outcome tomorrow will ensure that Boeing can continue to invest in new products and services, creating jobs and career opportunities for current and future employees here in Washington. I am hopeful that Boeing employees will ratify the long-term contract extension on Wednesday.”