Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Boeing Rejects Union's New Contract Proposal
Workers at Boeing, who make military aircraft, are on strike.
The union representing the workers proposed a new contract that included a wage increase and a signing bonus.
Union members approved the new terms.
However, Boeing said they will not consider the union's proposal.
Boeing's vice president stated that the proposed terms don't reflect what Boeing thinks is reasonable.
The union's strategy aims to end a nearly seven-week work stoppage.
The union drafted the terms without consulting Boeing management.
Boeing will not consider new contract terms approved by the striking workers.
The IAM 837 represents around 3,200 hourly workers.
The approved terms include a 20% wage increase and a $10,000 signing bonus.
The strike has disrupted manufacturing in three factories.
Boeing believes the union's demands are unrealistic.
- Who
- Boeing and IAM 837 union members
- What
- Boeing rejected new contract terms approved by the union
- When
- Friday (the day the article was published)
- Where
- St. Louis area
- Why
- Boeing deemed the terms 'not rooted in reality' compared to previous offers.
IAM 837
Boeing
Contract Terms
IAM 837
The union proposed a contract with an average 20% wage increase over four years and a $10,000 signing bonus.
Boeing
Boeing considers the proposal unrealistic and not reflective of the economic realities of the Midwest.
Comparable Pay
IAM 837
The union is trying to get similar terms as other union workers.
Boeing
Boeing offered a previous deal to workers that would make them the highest paid manufacturing employees in the St. Louis area.
- Company
- Boeing Co.
- Union
- IAM 837
- Workers Involved
- Approximately 3,200
- Location
- St. Louis area
- Proposed Wage Increase
- 20% over four years
- Proposed Signing Bonus
- $10,000
- Aircraft Affected
- F-15EX fighter jet, MQ-25 aerial refueling drone