Boeing Workers Demand 40% Pay Raise Amid 737 Max Issues

Union leaders prepare to strike, citing dissatisfaction with pay and benefits, as Boeing faces manufacturing challenges and regulatory scrutiny.

Boeing's largest union, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, is demanding a 40% pay raise over the next three to four years.
The demand comes as Boeing grapples with manufacturing issues, including a recent emergency landing due to a door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines 737 Max plane.
Union leaders cite a decade-long labor rift, stemming from a 2014 deal that sacrificed pensions and locked in minimal raises.
Boeing is under increased scrutiny from regulators and investors, with the FAA capping production increases for the 737 until quality improves.
Talks for a new contract are set to start on March 8, with the potential for a strike that could significantly impact Boeing's operations.