With the Democrat dominated 111^th Congress failing to enact legislation to stop Big Labor’s hemorrhaging membership numbers, the Obama administration enlisted obscure federal agencies to facilitate unionization and appease the Party’s biggest donors. While controversial considerations and rulemakings by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)—the federal agency charged with overseeing employer—union relations—have gone relatively unnoticed, the Board’s recent Boeing decision has propelled the agency to the forefront of political discussions.      

Looking to increase production of its 787 model, Boeing first considered expanding its Pugent Sound, Washington plant. But before Boeing would invest billions in new factories and employees, the company wanted to ensure that their new factory, wherever it may be, would operate seamlessly and continuously. To achieve this prerequisite, Boeing required that a long-term no-strike clause be included in Boeing’s contract with its employees’ union, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).