Striking defense workers reject Boeing contract offer
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Stunning Boeing According to the union representing the workers, defense workers in Missouri voted against the company’s proposal for a modified contract agreement on Friday.
St. More than 3,000 workers in the Louis region will remain in the first strike in almost thirty years.
“Boeing’s modified proposal did not involve a sufficient signature bonus or 401 (k) benefits,” the modified proposal of Boeing, “the modified proposal of Boeing.” “Democratic voting, approximately 3,200 IAM members of the union members of the voices are heard to continue to stand together to continue to stand together.”
The Union said that with Boeing on Wednesday, with better fees and signature bonus, he reached a temporary five -year agreement and voted for the agreement on Friday.
The agreement refused by the workers included other things, as well as an average increase in wage. Local part of the Union, IAM 837He said it would bring the average fee from $ 75,000 to $ 109,000.
“Our members in St. Louis once again showed that Boeing will not agree to half measures.” He said. “Boeing should start listening to its employees and return to the table with a meaningful proposal that respects the sacrifices and skills of these workers.”
Boeing said he hired more workers to replace those who were on strike to meet the increasing demand.
Boeing Air Vice President Dan Gillian said that he did not have any other talks between Boeing and striking workers and that the company was “disappointed”.
“We have clearly stated that the general economic framework of our proposal will not change, but we have set up the proposal to better address the concerns and based on union feedback.” He said. He continued: “We will continue to carry out our unexpected situation plan, including renting permanent spare workers because we support our customers.”
According to the union, striking workers often bring together and maintain F-15 fighter and missile systems. Employees went on strike in early August and rejected a previous offer, including 20% general wage increases and a $ 5,000 signature bonus, as well as other improvements.
