Boeing union workers have rejected a contract, with 96% of them voting in favor of a strike.
The rejection of the contract and the overwhelming vote for a strike indicate significant dissatisfaction among the union workers with the terms proposed by Boeing.
The big picture: With the contract proposal rejected, Boeing is poised to have to weather significant labor unrest and disruptions in its operations if it cannot reach a new deal with the union.
- Union members have turned down a 25% raise over four years, seeking 40% pay increases.
- The union, IAM, represents over 33,000 Boeing workers throughout Washington, Oregon and California.
What they’re saying: “The message was clear that the tentative agreement we reached with IAM leadership was not acceptable to the members,” Boeing said in a statement. “We remain committed to resetting our relationship with our employees and the union, and we are ready to get back to the table to reach a new agreement.”
