Boeing Extends Deadline for Union Vote on Revised Contract Amid Ongoing Strike

The aerospace giant's latest offer includes higher pay raises and bonuses, but union leaders criticize the proposal and accuse Boeing of bypassing negotiation protocols.

Boeing's new offer includes a 30% pay raise over four years, up from the previously rejected 25%, but still falls short of the union's demand for a 40% increase over three years.
The union representing 33,000 machinists and aerospace workers has not scheduled a vote on the revised contract, citing the need for more time to discuss with members.
Union leaders and workers criticized Boeing for publicizing the offer through the media before formal negotiations, calling it an attempt to undermine the union.
The ongoing strike, now in its 12th day, has halted production of Boeing's key aircraft models, including the 737 Max, and is costing the company an estimated $1.3 billion per month.
Boeing has faced significant financial and regulatory challenges, including a recent FAA mandate to improve quality control following safety incidents and the grounding of the 737 Max.