Boeing defense workers go on strike after rejecting contract
On Monday, July 24, 2018, a worker, Missouri, St. Louis, Missouri Boeing Defense, Space and Security Facility Boeing Co. F/A-18 Super Hornet Fighter plane performs quality controls.
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3,200 approximately Boeing The defense unit workers started strikes early on Monday after rejecting a contract proposal with the company.
Boeing offered a 20% wage increase, $ 5,000 approval bonus and other improvements. The last proposal, which workers voted on Sunday, has developed wage increases and pension aids for those who work at the top of the payment scale, according to the local 837, the International Machinery and Aviation Workers Association.
“IAM Region 837 members deserve loudly and clearly spoke, skills, devotion and a contract reflecting their critical roles in the defense of our country,” Tom Boelling, the IAM Region 837 Directorate Business Representative. He said. He continued: “We stand shoulder to shoulder with these working families while fighting for justice and respect.”
Boeing did not comment immediately.
