{"id":71938,"date":"2024-10-19T20:22:59","date_gmt":"2024-10-19T14:52:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=71938"},"modified":"2024-10-24T11:03:20","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T05:33:20","slug":"boeing-machinists-on-strike-to-vote-on-new-proposal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/19\/boeing-machinists-on-strike-to-vote-on-new-proposal\/","title":{"rendered":"Boeing Machinists on Strike to Vote on New Proposal Next Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

WASHINGTON-<\/strong> U.S. aerospace giant Boeing <\/a>companies striking machinists and workers will vote Wednesday (October 23, 2024) on a new contract proposal negotiated with assistance from Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) Local 751 presents the offer as a potential resolution to the month-long strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Boeing Machinists to Vote on Proposal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The strike, involving 33,000 unionized West Coast workers, has halted production of Boeing’s 737 MAX<\/a>, 767, and 777 aircraft<\/a> since September 13. The work stoppage primarily affects operations in Washington state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new proposal modifies Boeing’s September 12 offer by removing the Machinists Retirement Savings Plan. Union leaders describe the negotiated terms as warranting member consideration, with final contract details pending completion of the strike settlement agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ratification process requires a simple majority vote from participating members to pass the agreement. The union will organize multiple voting locations to accommodate its membership base, offering a single ballot for acceptance or rejection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The union leadership continues finalizing additional contract details to provide members comprehensive understanding before the October 23 vote. The outcome will determine the future of Boeing’s aircraft production and its relationship with machinists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summary of Proposal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Here’s the summarization proposal offered to Machinist Union Members on Strike:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wage Structure:<\/strong> The contract implements a 35% total wage increase over four years, distributed as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n