More than 3,000 Boeing workers are set to strike after rejecting a contract offer
Summary
Over 3,000 Boeing workers in Missouri and Illinois plan to go on strike after rejecting a new contract offer from the company. These employees are part of a union that works on assembling and maintaining fighter jets and other defense systems. Boeing stated that they are prepared for the strike and have plans to continue operations.Key Facts
- About 3,200 unionized Boeing workers plan to strike after rejecting a contract offer.
- The workers are in Missouri (St. Louis and St. Charles) and Illinois (Mascoutah).
- They are members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 837.
- The union members rejected the offer, which included a 40% average wage increase and changes in work schedules.
- Boeing is prepared for the strike and has a contingency plan in place.
- The contract that expired was last valid until July 27.
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