Overview

• IAM District 837 members voted roughly 90% to approve a union-drafted deal during a morning ballot at St. Louis Music Park.
• Boeing rejected the offer shortly after the vote, stating the union put terms forward that the company never proposed.
• About 3,200 defense machinists have been on strike since August 4 and will remain off the job following the company’s decision.
• Union officials say their proposal boosts 401(k) contributions, improves raises for top-scale workers, and includes a ratification bonus compromise.
• Boeing highlights its prior proposals, asserting they would deliver a 45% average wage increase with free primary care and more vacation, while earlier details included a five-year 24% raise and a $4,000 signing bonus that workers rejected.