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Boeing Promises MAX Production in Renton in Return for Early IAM Contract Extension
Boeing proposes trade with IAM to keep MAX in Renton.
Under the terms of yesterday's "landmark" labor deal with the IAM, Boeing will build the 737 MAX in Renton, Washington. (Photo: Boeing)
Under the terms of yesterday's "landmark" labor deal with the IAM, Boeing will build the 737 MAX in Renton, Washington. (Photo: Boeing)

Boeing has hung a proverbial carrot in front of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAM) by promising to build the new 737 MAX in Renton, Wash., in return for approval of an early contract extension for hourly employees in Washington, Oregon and Kansas.

According to Boeing, it has discussed the possibility of an early contract extension with the IAM for “several weeks.” The current contract expires next September.