This morning Boeing says the decision wasn't about incentives, so reports that talks with union and government representatives were just for appearance's sake are probably true. Boeing CEO said the decision was based on labor costs. That pretty well sums it up.

I'm no labor expert, but I find it surprising that you can actually hire a talented machinist for $14/hr, even in this economy. A family man would starve at that wage. It would make more sense to move the family into a tent and poach fish and game. Just my rambling thought.

Sg