Boeing Company at the Paris Air Show 2025 at Le Bourgette Airport.
Nicholas Econommu | nuphoto | Getty Images
Impressive Boeing Missouri defense workers voted on the company’s latest offer on Friday for the amended contract agreement, according to a union representing workers.
More than 3,000 workers from the St. Louis area continue to strike, making it their first strike in almost 30 years.
“Boeing’s revised offer does not include sufficient signature bonuses or pay raises of 401(k) compared to those received by other Boeing workers,” a statement from the International Association of Mechanics and Aerospace Workers read. “The Democratic vote underscores the decision that around 3,200 IAM members will continue to stand together until their voices are heard.”
The union said it reached a tentative five-year agreement with Boeing on Wednesday, earning better wages and signing bonuses, and voted for Friday’s deal.
Trades rejected by workers included average wage growth, particularly at 45%. IAM 837, a local federal branch, said it would pay an average wage from $75,000 to $109,000.
“Our members of St. Louis have once again shown they are unsatisfied with a semi-measurement of Boeing,” President Brian Bryant, International, said in a statement. “Boeing must start listening to the voices of its employees and come back to the table with meaningful offers to respect the sacrifices and skills of these workers.”
Boeing says it is hiring more workers to replace those on strike to meet increasing demand.
Boeing Air Dominance Vice President Dangillian said in a statement that no further consultations are scheduled between Boeing and the impressive workers, and that the company is “disappointing.”
“We made it clear that the overall economic framework for our offer remains the same, but we consistently adjusted the offer based on employee and union feedback to address their concerns well,” Gillian said. “We will continue to implement our contingency plan, which includes permanent replacement workers, as we maintain support for our customers.”
According to the federal states, the impressive workers mainly assemble and maintain F-15 fighter jets and missile systems. The employee took a strike in early August and rejected previous offers, including a general wage increase of 20% and a $5,000 signature bonus.
