The St. Louis union workers of Boeing will go on strike on Monday after rejecting the most recent offer
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union announced that unionized workers who build Boeing’s (BA.N) new tab fighter planes in the St. Louis region will go on strike at midnight on Monday after rejecting Boeing’s most recent contract offer on Sunday.
“IAM District 837 members… deserve a contract that reflects their skill, dedication, and the critical role they play in our nation’s defense,” stated Tom Boelling, the union’s Business Representative.
According to Boeing, it was prepared for the action. In an email, general manager and vice president Dan Gillian of Boeing Air Dominance stated, “We have fully implemented our contingency plan and are prepared for a strike.”
“We’re disappointed our employees in St. Louis rejected an offer that featured 40% average wage growth,” he stated.
According to the firm, Boeing offered the union a fresh contract offer last week that included a few small pay adjustments that would help senior union members. Additionally, present overtime regulations that Boeing had suggested changing in the previous contract offer were maintained in the offer.
The prior offer had been turned down by the union, which claimed it was insufficient.
The workers build the MQ-25, an aerial refueling drone being built for the U.S. Navy, and Boeing combat jets.
After winning the contract this year, Boeing’s defense business is growing its production facilities in the St. Louis region for the F-47A, the latest fighter for the U.S. Air Force.
