Summary
The machinists at three Boeing plants in the Midwest have voted to reject the company’s latest contract offer, continuing a strike that began nearly three months ago. The vote was very close, with 51% against and 49% in favor of the proposed terms.
Key Facts
- Workers at Boeing's plants in St. Louis, St. Charles, Missouri, and Mascoutah, Illinois, rejected a contract offer that included a 20% wage increase over four years.
- Over 3,200 Boeing defense workers are involved in the strike, which started in August.
- Boeing’s defense and space sector contributes significantly to the company's revenue and is important for U.S. military projects.
- In March, President Trump awarded Boeing a contract to build F-47 fighter jets.
- The IAM Union noted that workers involved in the strike build crucial U.S. military aircraft like the F-15 and F/A-18.
- Union members are seeking improvements like fair wage increases aligned with inflation and better retirement contributions.
- Past offers included a $4,000 signing bonus, but workers did not accept these terms.
- Boeing claims the vote was close, and the company expressed disappointment with the result.
