Boeing Workers Vote to Go on Strike Friday After Rejecting Contract Offer

Workers Concerned About Pay, Benefits, and Working Conditions

Boeing workers in the Puget Sound region have voted to go on strike starting Friday after rejecting the company's latest contract offer. The vote, which was taken by members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), passed with 67% of the vote.

The strike will affect about 2,500 workers at Boeing's Everett and Renton plants, which produce the 747, 767, and 777 aircraft. The strike is expected to have a significant impact on Boeing's production schedule and could potentially delay deliveries of new aircraft.

What Are the Workers' Concerns?

Pay and Benefits

One of the main concerns of the workers is pay. They are seeking a 12% pay increase over three years, while Boeing has offered a 9% increase. The workers are also concerned about the company's proposal to increase their health care costs.

Working Conditions

The workers are also concerned about working conditions. They say that they are being forced to work overtime and that the company is not doing enough to address safety concerns. The company has said that it is committed to safety and that it will work with the union to address any concerns.

What's Next?

The strike is scheduled to begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, September 1. The union has said that it is willing to negotiate with the company, but that it will not accept a contract that does not address the concerns of the workers.

Boeing has said that it is disappointed with the vote but that it respects the workers' decision to strike. The company has said that it is committed to reaching a fair contract with the union and that it will continue to negotiate in good faith.