Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Boeing Defense Workers Reject Contract, Risking Strike
Boeing defense workers are not happy with a new contract offer, so they voted against it.
This means they might go on strike, which could stop the making of important airplanes like fighter jets.
The workers want more money and a better deal.
The union says the offer isn't good enough because it doesn't take into account what the workers do.
If they don't agree on a new deal in seven days, they will stop working.
Boeing wants to avoid another problem after a strike at its commercial jet factories last year.
This could be costly for Boeing, who hasn't made much profit in a few years.
Boeing defense workers in St. Louis rejected a contract offer with a 20% wage increase over four years.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 837 represents 3,200 workers in Missouri and Illinois.
The union stated the offer didn't address the workers' priorities and sacrifices.
A seven-day 'cooling off' period is in place, after which workers may strike.
The strike could impact manufacturing of military aircraft, including F-15 and F/A-18 jets.
- Who
- Boeing defense workers and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 837.
- What
- Boeing defense workers rejected a contract offer.
- When
- The contract was rejected on Sunday and the present contract expires at 11:59 p.m. Central Time on Sunday.
- Where
- St. Louis defense hub, Missouri and Illinois
- Why
- The union believes the offer didn't address worker priorities or sacrifices.
Union
Boeing
Contract Terms
Union
Contract offer doesn't address priorities and sacrifices of workers.
Boeing
Boeing's offer provides a 20% wage increase over four years.
- Union
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 837
- Workers Represented
- 3,200
- Location
- Missouri and Illinois
- Contract Offer
- 20% wage increase over four years
- Contract Expiration
- Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Central Time