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Boeing Defense Machinists Reject Latest Offer, Extending 13-Week Strike

The vote keeps 3,200 IAM machinists out as they press for richer wages, stronger retirement contributions, larger bonuses.

FILE - A worker performs hydraulics testing on a new F/A-18 at Boeing's fighter aircraft production line on April 25, 2018, in St. Louis. Nearly 2,500 workers at three Boeing defense plants in the Midwest voted Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, to ratify a contract that their union said will raise pay by an average of 14% over three years and add inflation adjustments. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)
FILE - A volunteer sorts votes on a new contract offer from Boeing, Nov. 4, 2024, at the IAM District 751 Union Hall in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)
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Overview

  • Union members at three Boeing plants in Missouri and Illinois rejected a fourth proposal, prolonging the walkout that began August 4.
  • Boeing said the offer failed by a narrow 51%–49% margin, a tally the union did not release in its statement.
  • The five-year offer included a 24% general wage increase, added leave, $3,000 in restricted stock, a $1,000 retention payment in year four, and a $3,000 ratification bonus while reducing some attendance-based pay increases.
  • The strike has delayed F-15EX deliveries to the U.S. Air Force, even as Boeing executes contingency plans, recruits replacements, and explores outsourcing to limit disruptions.
  • IAM has an active unfair labor practice charge filed October 16 alleging bad‑faith bargaining, and Boeing is set to report third‑quarter results on Wednesday.