Boeing and its machinists’ union workers reached a new offer aimed at increasing pay and potentially ending a nearly seven-week strike, with union members set to vote on the proposal Monday (November 4, 2024).
Boeing Workers Strike
Boeing union workers rejected the company’s latest contract proposal, extending a strike that has paralyzed production for over a month.
Boeing striking machinists and workers will vote Wednesday on a new contract proposal negotiated with assistance from U.S. Labor Secretary.
Boeing revealed extensive cost-cutting initiatives on Monday in response to a massive strike involving over 30,000 factory workers.
The machinist’s strike at Boeing, which began on September 13, poses a significant risk to the company’s financial recovery and production goals.
Boeing faces a major production setback as 96% of its US West Coast factory workers voted to strike on Thursday.