More than 30,000 Boeing workers were preparing to go on strike after rejecting a new labor contract, with workers voting overwhelmingly against the tentative agreement. The workers, represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, cited issues such as discriminatory conduct, coercive questioning, and insufficient wage increases in their decision to strike. Boeing had promised significant wage increases and improvements to benefits in the proposed contract, but the workers felt it didn’t adequately address their concerns.
The strike comes at a challenging time for Boeing, as the company has been struggling to ramp up production and rebuild its reputation following safety crises and production issues. The financial impact of the strike could be significant, potentially costing Boeing billions of dollars and destabilizing its supply chain. CEO Kelly Ortberg had urged workers to accept the contract to avoid disrupting the company’s recovery efforts, but workers ultimately voted to strike.
The strike is a setback for Boeing, as the company had hoped to secure a fully negotiated contract for its machinists for the first time in 16 years. The company faces mounting debt and continued production challenges, including increased federal scrutiny of its production lines following safety incidents. The impact of the strike remains to be seen, but it could have far-reaching consequences for Boeing and its suppliers.
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