Boeing workers who build fighter jets are on strike, their union says.
The walkout began at midnight during the central day light.
Around 3,200 workers in Boeing features in St. Louis; St. Charles, Missouri; And Mascoutah, Illinois, voted with Boeing to reject a revised four -year labor agreement, the International Association of Machiners and Aerospace workers said on Sunday.
In a post on X, the Sangh said, “3,200 high-skilled IAM Union members went on strike at midnight in Boeing because it is enough. It is about respect and dignity, not vacant promises.”
IAM District 837 members “deserve a contract that shows the important role in their skills, dedication and protecting our country,” said Tom Boleing, head of District 837, said in a statement.
The vote followed the rejection of the members last week of the pre -Aerospace legend, including an increase in 20% wages in four years.
“IAM district 837 members manufacture aircraft and defense systems that protect our country,” in a statement, said the Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Sicineli. “They are nothing less than a contract that protects their families and recognizes their unmatched expertise.”
Union leaders had recommended the approval of the earlier proposal, called it a “historic agreement” and said it would improve medical, pension and overtime benefits.
The members of the union rejected the latest proposal after a week’s cooling-off period.
“We are disappointing our employees with Dan Gillian, Vice President and General Manager of Boeing Air Dominance, and Senior St. Louis Site executive, which has increased 40% average wages and resolve our primary issue on an alternative work program.” “We are ready for a strike and have fully implemented our contingent plan to ensure that our non-Hardali tasks can continue to support our customers.”
Boeing is struggling after its two Boeing 737 Max airplanes crashed, one in 2018 and second in Ethiopia, 346 people were killed. In June, One of the Dreamliner aircraft of Boeing operated by Air India crashedAt least 260 people killed.
Last week, Boeing reported that its second quarter revenue had improved and the loss was narrowed. During the same period last year, the company damaged $ 611 million in the second quarter, compared to $ 1.44 billion during the same period last year.
