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Boeing workers reject their latest contract offer, extending strike at three Midwest plants
Approximately 57% of 3,200 Boeing defense workers voted to reject a contract offering a 45% wage increase and $4,000 signing bonus, prolonging a strike that began in early August.
- Approximately 3,200 Boeing defense workers at three Midwest plants have been on strike since August 4, rejecting another contract offer.
- The strike follows several refusals of Boeing's offers, including an earlier proposal that featured a 20% raise in wages along with a $5,000 bonus for signing the contract.
- The current proposal that was turned down offered an average wage increase of 45%, boosting pay from $75,000 to $109,000, along with a $4,000 signing bonus, but did not provide enhancements to benefits such as 401 contributions.
- Boeing’s executive overseeing Air Dominance expressed the company's disappointment over the strike, affirmed that the financial terms of their proposal will remain unchanged, and indicated plans to recruit permanent workers as part of a contingency strategy.
- The strike is the first in nearly 30 years at Boeing's St. Louis operation and threatens to complicate the company’s production amid rising demand for military aircraft and weapons systems.
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Boeing workers reject latest contract offer, extending strike at three Midwest plants
Another contract proposal has been rejected by Boeing workers who now have been on strike for nearly six weeks from three Midwest plants where military aircraft and weapons are developed.
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Boeing workers reject contract, strike continues
KEY TAKEAWAYS: 3,200 Boeing workers strike at three Midwest plants over pay and benefits. Union says 57% voted against Boeing’s latest five-year contract proposal. Boeing threatens to hire permanent replacement workers while no talks are scheduled. Strike affects Defense, Space & Security division, which generates over one-third of company revenue. Another contract proposal has been rejected by Boeing workers who now have been on strike fo…
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