Statement on Janitorial Strike
The striking janitorial workers in El Segundo are not employees of Boeing. They are represented by the Service Employees International Union and the issues they have are not with Boeing, but with a third-party contractor, Somers Building Maintenance (SBM). The striking janitorial workers have not disrupted our operations. Boeing respects the rights of the strikers to peacefully assemble to make their feelings known.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Question: Are the janitorial workers in El Segundo employees of Boeing?
Answer: No. The workers are employees of SBM, a subcontractor to Boeing and other aerospace companies.
Question: Have the strikers or demonstrations affected operations at the Boeing El Segundo facility?
Answer: No, we are operating normally.
Question: What company do the janitorial workers have a dispute with?
Answer: SBM, a contractor.
Question: How do I contact SBM?
Answer: Please contact Dick Davis at SBM at (213) 300-9904.
Date: July 13, 2005